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NV02 YXP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

82,884 mi
Last recorded82,884 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV02 YXP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 82,884 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 81,132 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 79,931 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 79,040 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 77,687 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 76,264 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 74,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

suspension component corroded slightly

Fail 15 Jan 2020 74,863 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

suspension component corroded slightly

Pass 27 Sep 2018 70,842 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low

o/s/f inner wing corroded

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2017 66,106 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2015 60,090 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 60,090 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 54,854 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 46,406 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 45,821 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 44,388 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 41,133 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 36,998 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 32,313 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 29,994 miles

front brake overhaul reqd soon

Pass 25 Jul 2006 26,380 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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NV02 YXP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 NV02 YXP, 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 NV02 YXP registered?

NV02 YXP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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