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YX52 VFS

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,611 mi
Last recorded120,611 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 VFS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 120,611 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 117,162 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 117,148 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 113,556 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 109,396 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 108,496 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 105,538 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 101,709 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 101,707 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 96,602 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 89,576 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 88,651 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 87,973 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 86,992 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 81,849 miles

both front wipers split and starting to smear screen

Fail 21 Feb 2007 81,849 miles

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

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

both front wipers split and starting to smear screen

Pass 24 Feb 2006 74,019 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 73,992 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

off side rear tyre inner wall cracking

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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YX52 VFS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YX52 VFS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YX52 VFS?

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What year was YX52 VFS registered?

YX52 VFS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is YX52 VFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX52 VFS shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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