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YL02 LVF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

73,371 mi
Last recorded73,371 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL02 LVF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 73,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rusty not holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rearto front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 73,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rusty not holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rearto front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 73,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion in sills chassis and floor

front and rear suspension rusty

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2018 69,654 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 69,654 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2017 66,380 miles

n/s front tyre on wear markers

o/s front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 10 Mar 2017 66,380 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

n/s front tyre on wear markers

o/s front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 22 Dec 2015 63,150 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 59,161 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 59,161 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 56,224 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 56,224 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 52,558 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 52,532 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 47,057 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 47,057 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 41,585 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 35,863 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 24,591 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 24,369 miles

all 4 tyres cracking on tread o/s/r tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 12 Jan 2006 22,924 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 LVF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YL02 LVF, 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 LVF registered?

YL02 LVF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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