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YK02 YEY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

76,137 mi
Last recorded76,137 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2019 76,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

heavy surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 18 Apr 2018 66,486 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 66,485 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front tyres cracked on shoulders but no cords seen

Pass 18 Apr 2017 65,693 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Both Tyres Worn Inner Edges

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

Offside Front Brake Binding Slightly

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 65,693 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Both Tyres Worn Inner Edges

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

Offside Front Brake Binding Slightly

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 64,566 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 64,566 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 63,191 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 63,191 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 60,989 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 59,225 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 59,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 56,639 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)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 52,243 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)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 48,784 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)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 44,608 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 39,692 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2008 39,692 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2007 35,344 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2007 35,344 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 30,466 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 YEY 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 61.9%.

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 YEY, 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 YEY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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