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GJ52 YBF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

65,651 mi
Last recorded65,651 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 YBF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 65,651 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 64,388 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 63,011 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both chassis rails (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 57,510 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 53,571 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Seal in front of OSR wheel between body seal and chassis mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2021 53,571 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Seal in front of OSR wheel between body seal and chassis mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2020 51,253 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 49,009 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 44,701 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2017 38,972 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 37,609 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 36,415 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 33,856 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 28,693 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 21,896 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 16,653 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 13,844 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 12,544 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 10,325 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 8,835 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 6,569 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 5,018 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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GJ52 YBF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 GJ52 YBF, 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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What year was GJ52 YBF registered?

GJ52 YBF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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