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AU02 YSJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

84,115 mi
Last recorded84,115 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 YSJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 84,115 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2025 82,909 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer skin only. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer skin only. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 81,638 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 80,506 miles

General underside of vehicle corroded .

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 79,768 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 78,951 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle heavly correded not excessive

Pass 19 Jun 2020 77,959 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 77,957 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 76,783 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 75,237 miles

Both rear sills corroded

N/S/F and O/S/F chassis corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2017 74,012 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 72,673 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 71,037 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 70,062 miles

n/s/r and n/s/f tyres cracks in tread pattern

Fail 9 Apr 2014 70,062 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r and n/s/f tyres cracks in tread pattern

Pass 11 Apr 2013 68,759 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 67,897 miles

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 67,869 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 63,844 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Mar 2010 59,033 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 54,253 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 52,990 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 52,986 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 50,040 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 40,872 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear 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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AU02 YSJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 AU02 YSJ, 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 AU02 YSJ registered?

AU02 YSJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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