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NR51 YAS

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

73,942 mi
Last recorded73,942 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNR51 YAS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 73,942 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 73,750 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 73,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 73,711 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 73,258 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 70,994 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 70,622 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 69,769 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 69,736 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 64,017 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 May 2012 59,197 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 50,854 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 39,564 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 29,983 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 29,269 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 25,804 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 23,519 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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NR51 YAS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 NR51 YAS, 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 NR51 YAS registered?

NR51 YAS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 2002.

Is NR51 YAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for NR51 YAS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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