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YK52 BCD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

69,669 mi
Last recorded69,669 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK52 BCD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 69,669 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 68,717 miles

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 68,173 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 67,681 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 67,676 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 66,885 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 65,683 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 64,492 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 64,456 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 62,812 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 61,470 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 59,377 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 56,935 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 50,218 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 40,734 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 36,875 miles

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

all rear brake pipes have surface rust. (grease up)

Fail 3 Sep 2007 36,875 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all rear brake pipes have surface rust. (grease up)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 28,912 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 22,544 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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YK52 BCD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YK52 BCD, 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 YK52 BCD registered?

YK52 BCD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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