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YK02 FZT

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,533 mi
Last recorded77,533 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK02 FZT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 77,533 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2024 77,530 miles

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

Central Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 75,448 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 74,112 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 74,111 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 72,006 miles

All metal brake pipes coated in grease

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 69,043 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 66,568 miles

general corrosion to vehicle underside and suspension

Pass 9 Aug 2016 63,906 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 61,506 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 61,506 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 58,720 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 56,084 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 52,018 miles

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

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

front brake pads worn to low level

Pass 7 Apr 2011 48,622 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 43,550 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 38,912 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 35,856 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 26,286 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 26,286 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 17,361 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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YK02 FZT 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 85.7%.

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 YK02 FZT, 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 YK02 FZT registered?

YK02 FZT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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