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MF02 YKR

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

45,101 mi
Last recorded45,101 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 YKR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 45,101 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 44,883 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 43,617 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 42,967 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 42,922 miles

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 40,478 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 40,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Directional Tyre. (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Directional Tyre. (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 36,572 miles

Oil leak ()

both front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 12 Jun 2017 35,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 35,057 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 33,172 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 28,927 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 28,927 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 26,990 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 24,679 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 23,338 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 21,338 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 16,782 miles

all four discs pitted and front pads low

Pass 26 Mar 2008 16,278 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 14,432 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 12,017 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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MF02 YKR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MF02 YKR, 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 MF02 YKR registered?

MF02 YKR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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