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LJ52 YTC

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

48,830 mi
Last recorded48,830 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 YTC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 48,830 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 47,958 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2025 47,958 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 47,399 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 46,892 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 46,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 45,238 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 44,388 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 44,284 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 44,181 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 43,992 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 43,916 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 43,830 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 43,464 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 43,343 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 43,021 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 28 Sep 2010 41,763 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 40,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 34,125 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 26,787 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 21,526 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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LJ52 YTC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 LJ52 YTC, 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 LJ52 YTC registered?

LJ52 YTC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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