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LY02 AYO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,354 mi
Last recorded73,354 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 AYO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 73,354 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 69,761 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2024 65,624 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 65,620 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2023 61,936 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 57,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 May 2022 57,365 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2021 53,106 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 49,905 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 49,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2019 45,234 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 40,122 miles

Offside Rear tyre has splits in inner sidewall

Pass 12 May 2017 34,674 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 34,674 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 30,752 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 29,443 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2014 28,476 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 28,476 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 26,822 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 25,718 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 24,567 miles

front tyres wearing low on inside edges

Pass 18 May 2010 23,171 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 23,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 May 2009 22,319 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has two cuts/splits in the inner side wall not showing ply/cords

Pass 8 May 2008 20,490 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 18,349 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 14,799 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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LY02 AYO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LY02 AYO, 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 LY02 AYO registered?

LY02 AYO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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The MOT history for LY02 AYO shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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