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MA52 YWV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

69,510 mi
Last recorded69,510 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

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 69,510 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2026 69,501 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Pass 1 May 2025 69,185 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe undersealed/corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaitors x2 (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 69,185 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage loose bolt missing/not attached (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe undersealed/corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaitors x2 (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 114,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Sill corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Steering rack gaiters very damp

Pass 17 Aug 2022 110,203 miles

vehicle undersealed

Fail 16 Aug 2022 110,198 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 15 Jun 2021 108,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 105,726 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 105,640 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced anti roll bar mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch suspension area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch suspension area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill weak

under tray very corroded

Pass 12 May 2018 101,380 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 101,379 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 95,898 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

underside corroded to body and suspention

Fail 17 Aug 2017 95,896 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

underside corroded to body and suspention

Pass 18 Aug 2016 90,725 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Aug 2016 90,724 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Aug 2015 85,869 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 83,419 miles

Front Brake Disc Inner Faces are corroding.

Front Brake Hose Ferrules are corroding.

O/S/F Fog Lense is damaged and inoperative.

Rear Pads are approaching low.

Sills are corroding at rear.

Pass 29 Mar 2013 76,934 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 76,934 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Discs are corroding on the inner faces.

General corrosion on suspension and chassis.

Minor Oil Leak.

Rear Arms and Rear Floors are corroding, along with backs of sills.

Pass 24 Mar 2012 69,106 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 69,101 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 64,741 miles

NSF foglight inop

Pass 6 Jul 2010 61,204 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 56,432 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 55,272 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 55,272 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 47,408 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 30,615 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 YWV 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 YWV, 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 YWV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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