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YJ02 KRE

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

89,427 mi
Last recorded89,427 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ02 KRE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 89,427 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front upper and lower suspension arm badly corroded

both rear upper and lower suspension arm badly corroded

under body chassis and inner sill badly corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2020 89,422 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front upper and lower suspension arm badly corroded

both rear upper and lower suspension arm badly corroded

under body chassis and inner sill badly corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2019 89,071 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 89,051 miles

Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arches both (2.4.A.3)

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both (5.2.6)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 86,821 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pipe corrosion

high level stop lamp inop

ns headlamp mounting broken

ns/os sills corroded at rear

underside body/component corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2015 84,718 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil springs corroding

ns headlamp bracket broke

nsr sill corroding

underside components/structure corroding

Pass 15 Apr 2014 82,112 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 79,098 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 75,947 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 73,338 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 69,590 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 65,878 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 58,021 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 38,553 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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YJ02 KRE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2002 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 66,854 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ02 KRE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YJ02 KRE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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