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YK02 BTF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

87,275 mi
Last recorded87,275 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK02 BTF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2021 87,275 miles

Nearside Front Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear sill inner (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front floor jacking point corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2020 85,280 miles

Both sills slightly corroded

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

Fail 5 Jun 2020 85,278 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Both sills slightly corroded

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 82,771 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch chassis area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively 22 (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch chassis area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively 19 (1.2.1 (f))

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

both front wings corroded

exhaust centre to back box join corroded but not leaking gases

radiator cooling fins damaged/missing

transmission cover corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2019 82,766 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch chassis area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively 22 (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch chassis area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively 19 (1.2.1 (f))

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

both front wings corroded

exhaust centre to back box join corroded but not leaking gases

radiator cooling fins damaged/missing

transmission cover corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2018 80,652 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 80,648 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2017 78,461 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 78,459 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 74,725 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 74,722 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 70,429 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside and nearside rear inner arch corroding not within prescribed areas

offside and nearside rear outer sills corroding not within prescribed areas

Pass 16 Jun 2014 66,993 miles

offside and nearside rear sills corroding

Pass 7 Jun 2013 64,251 miles

offside front brake rubbing but not showing in brake rollers

Pass 13 Jun 2012 61,294 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 61,291 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 55,718 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 47,424 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 42,383 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2008 36,376 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 30,967 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 25,710 miles

o/s/r tyre has cut in tyre wall + front inner brake discs starting to corod

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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YK02 BTF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YK02 BTF, 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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YK02 BTF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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