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G153 YJA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

116,132 mi
Last recorded116,132 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG153 YJA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 116,132 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 111,163 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 111,160 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions offside & nearside rear (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 105,795 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 105,768 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 102,884 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 102,716 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 100,759 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 88,416 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 88,354 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 79,143 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 79,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 78,858 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 76,383 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 76,103 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside & nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 72,570 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 72,570 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 70,000 miles

body scratched/dented

both wipers split at ends

oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2010 70,000 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 70,000 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 70,000 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 70,000 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2008 70,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

o/s/f wheel close to suspension leg when jacked up

play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 5 Jun 2007 70,000 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

play in o/s steering rack end

Fail 5 Jun 2007 70,000 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 16 Jun 2006 70,000 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 70,000 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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G153 YJA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G153 YJA, 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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G153 YJA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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