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MA52 YWU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

81,378 mi
Last recorded81,378 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA52 YWU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 81,378 miles

Vehicles been undersealed

Fail 25 Feb 2026 81,377 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine sensor cut (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake performance unable to be tested stuck on (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested caliper leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested excessive binding (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all wish bones heavy rust allover (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavy all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arm heavy rust all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavy all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle has heavy rust allover suspension parts sub frames floors and sills

Pass 14 Aug 2024 79,625 miles

Front and rear suspension components have surface rust

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 79,618 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front and rear suspension components have surface rust

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 75,193 miles

Front suspension mounting area - surface rust

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component boot (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated need adjusting (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 7 May 2022 74,290 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Above anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Above anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 72,774 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2020 70,817 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 69,443 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 66,666 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 66,666 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 66,255 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 66,254 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 65,652 miles

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

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)

floors corroding

front chassi corroding

rear subframe corroding

rear suspension arms corroding

various areas corroding

Fail 9 Sep 2016 65,648 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and o/s/r outer sills holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

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

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)

floors corroding

front chassi corroding

rear subframe corroding

rear suspension arms corroding

various areas corroding

Pass 9 Sep 2015 64,946 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) modified, but not inappropriately (2.3.7)

front and rear chassi has slight corrosion

o/s/f wing corroding

slight oil leak

various areas have corrosion

various front and rear suspension components have corrosion

Fail 8 Sep 2015 64,942 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

front and rear chassi has slight corrosion

o/s/f wing corroding

slight oil leak

various areas have corrosion

various front and rear suspension components have corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2014 64,384 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 64,382 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 63,564 miles

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

under body shutz reqd.

Fail 19 Apr 2013 63,651 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

under body shutz reqd.

Pass 7 Sep 2011 61,004 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 60,998 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside rear wheel out of camber.

Pass 6 May 2009 56,947 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 May 2009 56,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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)

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 51,797 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 49,439 miles

o/s front tyre perishing

slight oil leak from engine

surface corrosion on front discs

Pass 14 Sep 2006 40,145 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 Sep 2005 29,474 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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MA52 YWU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 MA52 YWU, 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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MA52 YWU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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