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MF02 YKV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

67,459 mi
Last recorded67,459 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 YKV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 67,459 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 67,423 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak front main and rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 66,777 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear End of Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front of Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 65,805 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 65,158 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 65,030 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 64,741 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Play in suspension, can't find location

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Water leak

Pass 29 Mar 2019 63,142 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 60,568 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 58,781 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 55,480 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 53,291 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 49,723 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 47,498 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 47,497 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 45,579 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 43,827 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 42,991 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 42,553 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 41,698 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 35,251 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 31,620 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 YKV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 YKV, 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 YKV registered?

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

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