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DV02 YCT

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

117,153 mi
Last recorded117,153 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 YCT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 117,153 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 116,985 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear sill rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 113,901 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (195/50/15 toyo proxes) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (195/50/15 toyo proxes) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 102,729 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill has slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill has slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 94,756 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 90,759 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Mar 2021 90,759 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Feb 2020 84,101 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 76,554 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 76,554 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 75,992 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear [ all] (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Outer sill corroding slightly

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

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

general corrosion underside

Pass 4 Aug 2016 75,316 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 74,585 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 74,585 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Engine management light illuminated

undertray insecure

Pass 15 Jul 2014 74,183 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 74,183 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 73,314 miles

n/s/r tyre cut in side wall not deep enough to reach chord

Fail 25 Jun 2013 73,314 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r tyre cut in side wall not deep enough to reach chord

Pass 25 May 2012 72,635 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 63,676 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

advise some corrosion to rear of nearside outer sill.

Pass 6 Jul 2010 51,776 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 51,776 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 42,104 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 32,956 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 24,367 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 13,107 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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DV02 YCT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 DV02 YCT, 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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DV02 YCT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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