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YL02 KGV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

109,797 mi
Last recorded109,797 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL02 KGV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 109,797 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 109,776 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chasis leg marked with chalk do not cover repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 109,471 miles

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2018 109,396 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 109,052 miles

Body has slight corrosion throughout underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 108,985 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Body has slight corrosion throughout underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 108,626 miles

Front sub frame corroded

Offside Inner sill corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2016 108,626 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint under load (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front sub frame corroded

Offside Inner sill corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2015 108,148 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 107,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 107,658 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 105,916 miles

Exhaust middle corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2013 105,915 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust middle corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2013 104,571 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 95,038 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 85,163 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 73,040 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 65,381 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 55,103 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 24 Feb 2007 43,412 miles

front and rear brake pads will need replacing soon

Pass 12 Jul 2005 27,688 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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YL02 KGV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YL02 KGV, 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 YL02 KGV registered?

YL02 KGV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 July 2002.

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