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NG02 YNF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,392 mi
Last recorded65,392 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG02 YNF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 65,392 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

general under body component corrosion

Fail 11 Jun 2026 65,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

general under body component corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2025 60,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 56,214 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts on inner faces corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 56,214 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose leaking Hose to metal pipe excessively. (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts on inner faces corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 50,191 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 50,191 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 44,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 40,974 miles

o/s and n/s sills corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2020 40,258 miles

Front under trays fitted no allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded on inside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded on inside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 40,257 miles

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

Front under trays fitted no allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded on inside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded on inside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 39,439 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 39,438 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill structure (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill structure (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 38,946 miles

advise underbody coated in underseal

Pass 20 Mar 2017 37,907 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 37,907 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 37,188 miles

advise underbody coated in underseal

advise various suspension parts underside slight corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2015 35,467 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 35,467 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 34,879 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 34,250 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 33,499 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 30,626 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 28,170 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 24,061 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 21,006 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 16,959 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 15,466 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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NG02 YNF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc 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 NG02 YNF, 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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NG02 YNF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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