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YK02 SXL

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,071 mi
Last recorded109,071 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK02 SXL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 109,071 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened fronts and rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

suspension none standard

Fail 20 Jul 2022 109,050 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened fronts and rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

suspension none standard

Pass 25 May 2021 104,472 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 104,467 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp side lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 103,748 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

All underside corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2019 100,461 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear and both rears (1.1.11 (c))

front tyres perishing

offside outer sill corroding

Pass 4 Sep 2018 95,200 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension arms corroding

rear tyres perishing

Pass 22 Aug 2017 93,082 miles

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

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

front wheel bearing noisey

would bennefit from some under body protection wax oil

Pass 9 Sep 2016 92,912 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 92,898 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 91,818 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 91,815 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 89,821 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear suspensions corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2014 89,821 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear suspensions corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2012 88,763 miles

underside of vehicle badly corroded but not holed

Fail 5 Apr 2012 88,740 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

underside of vehicle badly corroded but not holed

Pass 7 Apr 2011 87,458 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 85,896 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 85,896 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 85,290 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 84,066 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 81,246 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 81,246 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 81,154 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 SXL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SXL, 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 SXL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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