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EN51 YSB

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

98,099 mi
Last recorded98,099 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN51 YSB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 98,099 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 96,807 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 94,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 94,652 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 92,855 miles

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

Offside Rear outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Fail 20 Jul 2023 92,849 miles

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

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

Offside Rear outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2022 90,551 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 88,570 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 87,241 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 85,498 miles

Nearside Front chassis leg slightly corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2018 84,299 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 82,785 miles

Nearside Front chassis leg slightly corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2016 81,016 miles

Nearside front chassis leg slightly corroded by anti roll bar mount

Pass 16 Mar 2015 79,077 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 76,589 miles

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2013 74,109 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 72,183 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 69,903 miles

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)

front brake discs pitted,roller brake test o.k

Fail 12 Apr 2010 67,646 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 67,646 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 65,265 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 65,265 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 55,608 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 44,933 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 40,727 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 40,727 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 38,272 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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EN51 YSB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 EN51 YSB, 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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EN51 YSB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 January 2002.

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