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YL02 XOO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

45,594 mi
Last recorded45,594 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL02 XOO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2017 45,594 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Signs of general corrosion on under body and suspension components

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All 4 lower (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 43,136 miles

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

General signs of corrosion on most suspension parts

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened coroded (3.5.1i)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides front chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded All 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 43,136 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

General signs of corrosion on most suspension parts

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened coroded (3.5.1i)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides front chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded All 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 38,606 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 36,448 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 33,308 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 30,352 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 27,130 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 23,844 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 20,826 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 17,663 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 15,427 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 12,501 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 XOO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XOO, 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 XOO registered?

YL02 XOO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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