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AY02 YRN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,467 mi
Last recorded95,467 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 YRN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 95,467 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 80,137 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 74,174 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 73,026 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 72,378 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 71,798 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 71,202 miles

both rear outer sills corroded

Pass 29 May 2018 69,598 miles

Offside Front Brake disc shield corroded

Offside Front Slight bind on roadwheel

Pass 15 May 2017 68,719 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 67,448 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 67,448 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 28 May 2015 64,864 miles

Exhaust flanges corroded at rear

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Slight binding to off side front brake

Pass 9 Jun 2014 63,505 miles

Nearside fog lamp corroded inside reflector

Off side front and nearside front wishbones corroded

Rear exhaust flanges corroded

Fail 21 May 2014 63,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Both sides front suspension arms corroded

Nearside front fog lamp corroded inside reflector

Rear exhaust fixing flanges very corroded

Pass 13 May 2013 61,368 miles

Rear exhaust system is slightly corroded

Pass 24 May 2012 59,664 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 59,656 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 59,058 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 54,828 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 54,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

superficial cracking of o/s/r tyre outer wall

Pass 14 Oct 2009 49,452 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 43,184 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 35,723 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 27,752 miles

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

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

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 YRN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YRN, 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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AY02 YRN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 June 2002.

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