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YJ02 KSO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,541 mi
Last recorded74,541 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2022 74,541 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 74,278 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

subframe corroded

vehicle underbody corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2020 74,270 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing off side and near side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion to under side of vehicle and all suspension components

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2019 71,962 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2018 67,703 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all suspension components rusting

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2017 63,001 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 60,304 miles

both front floor to sills corroding

o/s/f tyre worn low close to limit on outer edges

outer sills covered by trims

Fail 19 Oct 2016 60,304 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front floor to sills corroding

front brake pads worn low on n/s

o/s/f tyre pressure low

o/s/f tyre worn low close to limit on outer edges

outer sills covered by trims

Pass 6 Oct 2015 56,165 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 56,165 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 53,591 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 49,524 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 43,729 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 40,370 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 40,297 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 May 2010 36,480 miles

front discs inner faces pitting.....

Pass 2 May 2009 32,547 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 28,152 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 26,822 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 26,822 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 25,791 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 KSO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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