MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,785 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear and front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Visible corrosion on all suspension arms and both floor to sill areas
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear pipes greased. (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion on outrigger sections under both seats, currently unprotected. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All visible arms front and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear pipes greased. (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion on outrigger sections under both seats, currently unprotected. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside parking brake effort considerably lower than nearside, but the combined efforts meet requirements.
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All visible arms front and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All exposed pipes are greased. Unable to inspect. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Forward chassis leg, visible through wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Forward chassis leg, visible through wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All exposed pipes are greased. Unable to inspect. (1.1.11 (c))
Electrical wiring insecure Both headlamps. (4.11 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
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YJ52 YBB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 YBB, 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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YJ52 YBB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 September 2002.
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