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YK52 BHS

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,740 mi
Last recorded106,740 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK52 BHS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 106,740 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 104,778 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 102,631 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 102,629 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 100,469 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 97,950 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 95,222 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 92,724 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 92,722 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and cracking/perishing

Pass 19 Mar 2013 90,047 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 86,807 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 86,807 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 85,498 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 85,305 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 85,303 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 84,627 miles

surface corrosion to all suspension and chassiss areas

Fail 26 Jul 2007 71,149 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 71,149 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Jul 2006 55,693 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 55,693 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 BHS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YK52 BHS, 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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YK52 BHS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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