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YL02 YZY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

40,463 mi
Last recorded40,463 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL02 YZY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 40,463 miles

underside of vehicle covered in undersill

Pass 13 Sep 2022 34,486 miles

Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp Inoperative or indicating a malfunction - petrol, gas or bi-fuel vehicle

underbody and suspension covered in undersaeal , Unable to carry corrosion inspection to some prescribed areas

Pass 19 Aug 2021 33,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 32,091 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 31,863 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 31,201 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 30,495 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs worn and corodded (3.5.1g)

slight weepage both rear shock absorbers

Pass 27 Jul 2016 29,679 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 28,330 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 26,150 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 24,671 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2012 23,296 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

front inner pads appear worn

front wipers smearing

Pass 28 Jul 2011 22,320 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front discs-inner face-pitted

front inner pads appear worn

slight restricted movement of nsr park brake cable/lever

Fail 28 Jul 2011 22,320 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs-inner face-pitted

front inner pads appear worn

slight restricted movement of nsr park brake cable/lever

Pass 16 Jul 2010 21,534 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 19,906 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 17,424 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 14,973 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 12,450 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 YZY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 YZY, 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 YZY registered?

YL02 YZY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 August 2002.

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