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FM02 YLR

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

97,560 mi
Last recorded97,560 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 YLR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 97,560 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 97,001 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 97,001 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 96,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inside of wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting within limits of rear crash bar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 96,793 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to both rear inner sill/arches - not within a prescribed area

vehicle heavily coated in underseal/waxoil - unable to fully assess some components

Pass 21 Jun 2021 94,689 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Sill corroded

Offside Rear Sill corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2020 83,417 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swan neck at anti roll bar corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded in two areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 83,399 miles

Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swan neck at anti roll bar corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded in two areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 83,054 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2017 82,772 miles

sills floor chassi brake pipes brake hoses req wax oil grease through out preventive maintenance does work

Fail 1 Oct 2017 82,772 miles

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

sills floor chassi brake pipes brake hoses req wax oil grease through out preventive maintenance does work

Pass 30 Aug 2013 82,258 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 79,745 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 75,876 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 74,592 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 69,896 miles

off side rear brake disc is pitted

slight corrosion on outer rear sills

Pass 2 Jun 2009 62,065 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 59,401 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 52,168 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 52,168 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 38,094 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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FM02 YLR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FM02 YLR, 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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FM02 YLR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 August 2002.

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