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YX02 YYA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,249 mi
Last recorded66,249 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 YYA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 66,249 miles

General Under-Body Corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2018 64,715 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 64,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure small bulge on sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

all x4 tyres worn on inner edges and slightly out of shape

Pass 28 Mar 2017 61,470 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 61,460 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 59,349 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 56,964 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 53,910 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 50,416 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 50,400 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 47,143 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 47,120 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 42,572 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 42,504 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 38,777 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 34,096 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 34,096 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 30,245 miles

BOTH FRONT DISCS HAVE STARTED TO CORRODE AND PIT ON INNER EDGES.

Pass 14 Mar 2007 24,469 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 20,326 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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YX02 YYA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YX02 YYA, 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 YX02 YYA registered?

YX02 YYA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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