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DN02 YHC

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

105,679 mi
Last recorded105,679 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN02 YHC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 105,679 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2026 105,672 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 1 May 2025 102,846 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material +slight corrosion on both front arms (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 102,839 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4

Fail 16 Apr 2025 102,767 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4

Pass 25 Apr 2024 97,930 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material +under seal to under body/pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged both x2 tread +sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced +stop lights +fog light+indicaters (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 24 Apr 2024 97,930 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material +under seal to under body/pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged both x2 tread +sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced +stop lights +fog light+indicaters (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 25 Apr 2023 93,593 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 93,593 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 93,592 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Under Battery (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 90,974 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 90,971 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outert sill panel corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 88,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 88,425 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Leaking exhaust sealed (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 85,765 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS WEAK.

RUSTED STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS.

Fail 11 Jul 2018 85,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 83,074 miles

Both windscreen wiper blades split

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to flexible hosed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in the tread

Pass 9 Jul 2016 78,191 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre - cut in the tread

Fail 9 Jul 2016 78,191 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre - cut in the tread

Pass 11 Jul 2015 75,275 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 68,347 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 68,347 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 64,537 miles

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

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

corosio0n on front discs on inner face

Pass 9 Jul 2012 60,152 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 56,792 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 51,115 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 47,394 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 41,640 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 35,735 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 28,368 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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DN02 YHC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DN02 YHC, 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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DN02 YHC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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