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CX02 YNY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

107,037 mi
Last recorded107,037 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX02 YNY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 107,037 miles

All front and rear suspension arms corroded

Earth strap at rear diff broken

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 106,625 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 105,926 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 105,916 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 105,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 104,987 miles

All suspension components have slight corrosion

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front chassis leg has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 28 May 2021 104,986 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside outer sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner and outer sidewalls have deep splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension components have slight corrosion

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front chassis leg has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 103,043 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 31 May 2018 101,948 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 101,948 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2018 101,921 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Outer sill slight corrosion

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Inner arch corroded

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 100,492 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 98,986 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just off wear blocks (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 86,922 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2014 68,125 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 49,871 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 42,980 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 38,421 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 34,065 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 29,600 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 26,506 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 23,758 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 19,474 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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CX02 YNY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 CX02 YNY, 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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CX02 YNY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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