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YL02 LVH

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

54,012 mi
Last recorded54,012 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL02 LVH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 54,012 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 52,357 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 52,357 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 51,775 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 51,059 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 51,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 50,554 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 50,351 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 50,351 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 11 May 2016 49,893 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 49,893 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 49,617 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 49,613 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 49,214 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 49,214 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 48,173 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 18 May 2012 48,127 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust back box noisy

Fail 18 May 2012 48,127 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust back box noisy

Pass 8 Jun 2011 48,107 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 28 May 2010 44,071 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 41,273 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 41,273 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 40,663 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 35,252 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 35,252 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 17 May 2006 34,709 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 LVH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LVH, 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 LVH registered?

YL02 LVH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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The MOT history for YL02 LVH shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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