MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,849 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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)
drivers seat belt worn
noise, clonking from rear suspension area. unable to locate
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
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
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)
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
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)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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YK02 YFA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2002.
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