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YY02 SKO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,155 mi
Last recorded63,155 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 SKO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2018 63,155 miles

Emissions not tested engine water pump drive belt missing, risk of engine damage due to lack of coolant circulation if emisions done (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill excessively corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded PAS oil cooler near NS chassis leg/front pannel (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded pipe from pinion back to pump (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded pipe from pinion to middle of rack body (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded pipe from pump to pinion (2.3.2)

Offside Front brake pads getting thin

all brake discs heavily corroded and pitted

hand brake lever virtually hits its stop

Pass 4 May 2017 61,688 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (3.7.B.5b)

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2017 61,683 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside wiper torn

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 6 May 2016 60,606 miles

All brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2015 58,778 miles

28% imbalance in front brakes

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs and pads worn

rear brake discs and pads worn

Pass 13 May 2014 55,993 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2013 54,547 miles

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

front brakes slightly out of balance

Fail 26 Apr 2013 54,547 miles

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

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

front brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 5 Mar 2012 48,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 40,939 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 40,939 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 33,707 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 30,810 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 28,062 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 24,329 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 20,311 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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YY02 SKO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc 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 YY02 SKO, 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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YY02 SKO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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