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EU02 YWD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

52,106 mi
Last recorded52,106 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 YWD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 52,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced section of outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 52,104 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced section of outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced section of outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 50,276 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 47,800 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 45,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 43,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 42,075 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 39,916 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 36,835 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 34,091 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 32,444 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 27,066 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 23,962 miles

o/s/r tyre and n/s/f tyre starting to perish

Pass 12 Aug 2013 22,520 miles

exhaust corroding in places

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 16 Aug 2012 21,006 miles

exhaust corroding in places

front tyres perishing

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2011 19,434 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 17,943 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 15,409 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 13,779 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 11,952 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 10,477 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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EU02 YWD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 EU02 YWD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EU02 YWD registered?

EU02 YWD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 March 2002.

Is EU02 YWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU02 YWD shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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