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YJ02 KRV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

114,194 mi
Last recorded114,194 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ02 KRV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 114,194 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 113,925 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 113,925 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 112,223 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle in general poor condition

Fail 23 Apr 2019 112,219 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill patch not continuously welded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill patch not continuously welded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all suspension components and subframes have corrosion

Fail 9 Apr 2019 112,214 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all suspension components and subframes have corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2018 107,105 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 19 Apr 2017 99,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system corroded

front brake pads worn low

Fail 19 Apr 2017 99,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust system corroded

front brake pads worn low

Pass 16 Apr 2016 93,580 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2015 87,715 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 87,715 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 81,301 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 81,301 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 74,092 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear brake caliper damp, but not leaking under pressure

oil leak from gearbox output shaft oil seal

Pass 20 Apr 2012 68,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 68,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 May 2011 62,699 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 3 May 2011 62,699 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 56,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 56,427 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 49,851 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 49,851 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 47,310 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 42,770 miles

Same advises as test number 344357007447.

Fail 26 Jul 2007 42,770 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Front and rear brake disc,s has surface rust.

Front and rear wishbones rusty.

Nearside front tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall.

Rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 8 Aug 2006 39,424 miles

exhaust rusty

wipers smeary

baffles in rear box loose

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 KRV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 KRV, 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 KRV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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