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EN51 YUS

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,237 mi
Last recorded105,237 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 105,237 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 105,237 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 103,023 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 100,392 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2022 100,386 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 88,462 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 82,508 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 76,915 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 60,190 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 60,189 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 46,949 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 46,949 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 37,562 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 35,765 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 33,584 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 30,616 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 28,228 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 25,703 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 21,261 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 21,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 16,905 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 14,092 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 14,092 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 10,398 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 YUS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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