MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,058 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
EML lamp illuminated indicating a fault
Exhaust corroded
Handbrake travel requires attention
Nearside front lower ball joint gaiter perished. ATT soon
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Twisted and starting to leak grease (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Outer Drop link (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Both front wheels binding
EML lamp illuminated indicating a fault
Exhaust corroded
Handbrake travel requires attention
Nearside front brake pads wearing low
Nearside front lower ball joint gaiter perished. ATT soon
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Twisted and starting to leak grease (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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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YK52 OEL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 YK52 OEL, 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 OEL registered?
YK52 OEL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 September 2002.
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