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YL02 XNZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,184 mi
Last recorded70,184 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL02 XNZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 70,184 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 65,674 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 63,194 miles

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

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 60,601 miles

nearside rear outer sill corroded but not excessively

offside rear outer sill corroded but not excessively

slight corrosion on nearside rear inner brake disc

slight corrosion on offside rear inner brake disc

Fail 31 Jul 2014 60,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear outer sill corroded but not excessively

offside rear outer sill corroded but not excessively

slight corrosion on nearside rear inner brake disc

slight corrosion on offside rear inner brake disc

Pass 13 Aug 2013 58,740 miles

nearside front wiper blade split but still clearing screen

Fail 13 Aug 2013 58,740 miles

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

nearside front wiper blade split but still clearing screen

Pass 3 Aug 2012 55,742 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 55,742 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 53,261 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 49,830 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 49,814 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 47,342 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 45,256 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 62,916 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 38,962 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 XNZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XNZ, 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 XNZ registered?

YL02 XNZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 August 2002.

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