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AP02 YWJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,499 mi
Last recorded110,499 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 YWJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 110,499 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 106,905 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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 15 Jul 2015 106,905 miles

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

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

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 14 Aug 2014 104,677 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 104,677 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 May 2013 103,470 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 91,362 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 79,769 miles

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

various suspension components corroding

Fail 13 May 2011 79,635 miles

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

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

various suspension components corroding

Pass 13 May 2010 67,479 miles

Exhaust system is quite rusty and bracket for O2 sensor wiring has rusted through.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2010 67,479 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust system is quite rusty and bracket for O2 sensor wiring has rusted through.

Rear brake discs are rusty on inner faces.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 62,665 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 53,075 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 40,846 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 29,954 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Jun 2006 29,954 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AP02 YWJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 AP02 YWJ, 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 AP02 YWJ registered?

AP02 YWJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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