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MYL 35A

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

99,825 mi
Last recorded99,825 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYL 35A
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 99,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange between centre and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 92,485 miles

general surface corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2023 89,103 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 87,762 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 87,003 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 86,277 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 84,107 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 81,904 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 75,896 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 71,440 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 66,556 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 66,556 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 55,381 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 47,361 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 47,361 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 40,449 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 35,214 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 35,214 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 30,093 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2008 25,451 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 18,332 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 5,716 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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MYL 35A is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MYL 35A, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MYL 35A registered?

MYL 35A is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 June 2002.

Is MYL 35A safe to buy?

The MOT history for MYL 35A shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MYL 35A have outstanding finance?

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