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YK02 YEU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,330 mi
Last recorded125,330 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2016 125,330 miles

all discs corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2016 125,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back (5.2.6)

all discs corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2014 120,628 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Oct 2014 120,628 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 114,185 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 100,736 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 89,876 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 89,876 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 82,611 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 68,891 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 66,373 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 66,373 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 55,231 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 43,698 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded

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 YEU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YEU, 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 YEU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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