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YJ52 JKA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

42,416 mi
Last recorded42,416 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 JKA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 42,416 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 39,839 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 36,505 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 30,032 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 25,545 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 25,543 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 23,551 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 23,551 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 21,352 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 19,480 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 17,257 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 16,305 miles

all tyres worn down to 3mm

Pass 23 Nov 2005 10,943 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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YJ52 JKA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YJ52 JKA, 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 YJ52 JKA registered?

YJ52 JKA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 2002.

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The MOT history for YJ52 JKA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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