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FY52 YYG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

48,866 mi
Last recorded48,866 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 YYG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 48,866 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 48,866 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 48,477 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 48,226 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 48,226 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 47,889 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 47,274 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 47,274 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 43,937 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 42,565 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 40,698 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2018 38,457 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 36,358 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 36,358 miles

Rear discs have slight corrosion with been stud but past brake test ok

Pass 8 Aug 2016 34,981 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 34,969 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 32,181 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 30,393 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 27,420 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 24,626 miles

surface rust to all brake discs

Fail 26 Apr 2011 22,570 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

e m l light on

Pass 26 Apr 2011 22,570 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

e m l light on

Pass 22 Sep 2009 21,240 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 20,138 miles

All four tyres cracking around tread

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 17,653 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all four tyres starting to crack on tread

both front wiper blades split

Pass 4 Sep 2006 14,605 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 11,410 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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FY52 YYG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,839cc 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 FY52 YYG, 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 FY52 YYG registered?

FY52 YYG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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