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AU02 YSL

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

51,390 mi
Last recorded51,390 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 YSL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 51,390 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 May 2019 50,504 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four braked discs lightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear wheel arches corroded

complete exhaust system corroded

engine cover and under trays fitted

handbrake little reserve travel

Pass 25 Apr 2018 50,273 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipe to nsr corroded at junction on osr

complete exhaust corroded

front reg plate deteriating

nsr wheel arch corroded

osr outer sill corroded

windscreen chipped

Fail 25 Apr 2018 50,267 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipe to nsr corroded at junction on osr

complete exhaust corroded

front reg plate deteriating

nsr wheel arch corroded

osr outer sill corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 29 Mar 2017 49,699 miles

under side in need of wax oil

Pass 24 Mar 2016 49,337 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 49,121 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 48,647 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 45,967 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 42,870 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 37,172 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 32,562 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 27,147 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 21,276 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 16,325 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 11,752 miles

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

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 YSL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AU02 YSL, 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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AU02 YSL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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