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YK02 HZX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,521 mi
Last recorded88,521 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK02 HZX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 88,521 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 88,521 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 81,049 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 81,049 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 77,700 miles

Front and rear suspension componants starting to rust

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear under clips (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 72,417 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 65,421 miles

heavy surface corrosion to underside suspension componentds

Fail 21 Feb 2015 65,421 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

heavy surface corrosion to underside suspension componentds

Pass 4 Mar 2014 58,074 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 47,113 miles

nsr outer sill corroding

osr outer sill corroding

rear brake discs slightly scored

Pass 17 Mar 2012 45,599 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 44,160 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 41,633 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 38,619 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 33,694 miles

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)

Fail 7 Mar 2008 33,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 30,156 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 26,405 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 HZX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YK02 HZX, 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 HZX registered?

YK02 HZX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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