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YJ02 OFA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

31,590 mi
Last recorded31,590 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 31,590 miles

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 27 Feb 2013 31,228 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 30,984 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 30,106 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 30,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear brake discs are pitted and corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2010 28,546 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 26,349 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 23,315 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 18,443 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 18,442 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 16,300 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 OFA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OFA, 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 OFA registered?

YJ02 OFA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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