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NK02 YKS

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

122,384 mi
Last recorded122,384 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK02 YKS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 122,384 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2025 120,325 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 118,471 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Lower Arms Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 114,784 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 112,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 May 2021 109,300 miles
Pass 8 May 2020 100,400 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 100,399 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill not welded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 97,927 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 90,683 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 83,656 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 73,755 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 70,814 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 70,811 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 66,421 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

surface corrosion to all suspension arms, although not considered excessive

Fail 20 Mar 2014 66,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

surface corrosion to all suspension arms, although not considered excessive

Pass 18 Mar 2013 61,863 miles

corrosion to front and rear suspension arms, though none seriously weakened

Pass 27 Feb 2012 56,523 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

grease on n/s/r brake pipe?

slight scratching on windscreen swept area

Fail 22 Feb 2012 56,395 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

grease on n/s/r brake pipe?

slight scratching on windscreen swept area

Pass 26 Feb 2011 52,606 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 47,647 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 38,775 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

unable to fully check under car due to covers.

Pass 18 Sep 2007 34,750 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 34,748 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 30,003 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 25,871 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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NK02 YKS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 NK02 YKS, 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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NK02 YKS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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