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YK02 YFA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,849 mi
Last recorded128,849 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK02 YFA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 May 2020 128,849 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis to front of subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength to front of subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front nearside and offside brake disc metal brake back plates heavilly corrode and breaking up

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill / wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier cable tied (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill / wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

general under body and suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 15 May 2018 126,787 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 126,611 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure anti roll bar link pin broken (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 120,715 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 113,638 miles

drivers seat belt worn

noise, clonking from rear suspension area. unable to locate

Fail 28 Apr 2016 113,443 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper area (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

brake fluid low in resevoir

drivers seat belt worn

front inner brake discs corroded

noise, clonking from rear suspension area. unable to locate

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads worn

Pass 30 Apr 2015 103,028 miles

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

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

backing plat on o/s/f has deteriated

Pass 9 May 2014 93,326 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 3 Apr 2013 87,848 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 87,848 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise o/s/r tyre inner wall starting to split

Pass 21 Apr 2011 84,242 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 67,605 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 56,649 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 56,649 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 31,916 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 YFA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YFA, 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 YFA registered?

YK02 YFA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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