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MX52 YEJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,203 mi
Last recorded85,203 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX52 YEJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 85,203 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 85,203 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 83,463 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 81,645 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 81,645 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 80,300 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 78,236 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 76,324 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 73,382 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 71,145 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Corrosion to outer & inner sill & wing

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Corrosion to outer & inner sill & wing

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2018 68,151 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 68,148 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 66,278 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 66,196 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion general corrosion underneath (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 63,088 miles

Oil leak Engine

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle has under tray fitted unable to carry out full inspection of engine bay

Fail 20 Jul 2015 59,567 miles

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

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

o/s/f slight brake bind

Pass 20 Jul 2015 59,567 miles

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

o/s/f slight brake bind

Pass 16 Jun 2014 53,636 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2014 53,625 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 53,094 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 50,683 miles

front brake pads are worn and brake discs are starting to pitt on the inner faces

rear brake pads are very low on the o/s

Pass 4 Apr 2012 48,122 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 45,014 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 41,342 miles

front and rear discs are getting worne

Pass 18 Oct 2008 37,191 miles

rear brake callipers binding slightly

Pass 23 Oct 2007 30,095 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 23,530 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 17,589 miles

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

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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MX52 YEJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MX52 YEJ, 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 MX52 YEJ registered?

MX52 YEJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is MX52 YEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX52 YEJ shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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