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AU52 YYV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

41,497 mi
Last recorded41,497 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 YYV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 41,497 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 41,496 miles

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 37,124 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several places of underbody corrosion & front and rear of door sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 33,070 miles

Corrosion On Nearside Front Wheel Arch

Corrosion On Offside Front Wheel Arch

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rust Lip Forming On Inner Disc Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front To Rear Light Corrosion On Vehicle Underside Components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber Bush Slightly Perished/ Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber Bush Slightly Perished/ Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 32,956 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion On Inner Brake Disc Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General Underbody Corrosion

Nearside Front Corrosion On Wheel Arch

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Rubber Bushes Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Corrosion On Wheel Arch

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Rubber Bushes Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 31,437 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Brake Discs Corroded On Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General Underbody Corrosion

Nearside Front Corrosion On Wheel Arch

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Rubber Bush Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Corrosion On Wheel Arch

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 30,695 miles

All suspension components corroded

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sills corroded

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure Both rears (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 30,688 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill excessively corroded within 30cm of seatbelt anchor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

All suspension components corroded

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sills corroded

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure Both rears (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 30,398 miles

All suspension components corroded

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 30,398 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

All suspension components corroded

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 28,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

General chassis and under body corrosion

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 28,025 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

general under body surface corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2016 27,744 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2015 26,485 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished in the tread

nearside rear tyre has a large crack in th inner side wall

Pass 18 Mar 2014 23,549 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 21,164 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 17,493 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 14,994 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 13,288 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 11,035 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 8,481 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 6,154 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 10 Apr 2006 5,442 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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AU52 YYV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AU52 YYV, 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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AU52 YYV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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