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YJ02 KRN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,590 mi
Last recorded41,590 miles
Recorded on24 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ02 KRN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2014 41,590 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 41,590 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 39,498 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 32,606 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 26,488 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall has slight damage

Fail 10 Jan 2011 26,488 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall has slight damage

Pass 18 Jan 2010 21,341 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 14,798 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 7,344 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 5,743 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 5,743 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 2,574 miles

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 KRN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KRN, 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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What year was YJ02 KRN registered?

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

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The MOT history for YJ02 KRN shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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