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AY02 YCS

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,307 mi
Last recorded71,307 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 YCS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2026 71,307 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 70,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 67,971 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 64,999 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 63,743 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 62,616 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 61,978 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 57,398 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 55,112 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 51,529 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 48,107 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 42,736 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 39,043 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 36,080 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 33,333 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 29,723 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 28,479 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 26,805 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 24,654 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)

OSF tyre is bald on inner shoulder

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)

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

Pass 2 May 2006 18,560 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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AY02 YCS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AY02 YCS, 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 AY02 YCS registered?

AY02 YCS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 May 2002.

Is AY02 YCS safe to buy?

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