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EN02 YKM

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,061 mi
Last recorded66,061 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN02 YKM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 66,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

both sills corroded

power steering pipes corroded

slight play in steering

underseal covering most of underside

Pass 23 Oct 2020 65,209 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 65,209 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 64,934 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 64,934 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 64,285 miles

body has slight corrosion

Fail 18 Jun 2018 68,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

all 4 springs corroded

chip in windscreen

corrosion on pas pipes

front lower arm ball joint gaiters starting to perish

front wipers split

handbrake travel high

heavy corrosion on rear exhaust joint

heavy corrosion/holes on vehicle but not within mot criteria at present

rear discs corroded

slight corrosion on rear brake pipe

Pass 3 Jul 2017 62,932 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 61,732 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 60,503 miles

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2015 60,503 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2014 59,256 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all four tyres wearing

Pass 17 Jun 2013 57,746 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 56,093 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 56,067 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 49,834 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 39,677 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front & rear wheel arches dirty

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Jun 2010 39,677 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front & rear wheel arches dirty

front brake discs partially pitted[inner faces]

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2009 30,179 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 19,944 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 17,107 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 14,036 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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EN02 YKM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EN02 YKM, 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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EN02 YKM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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