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OU02 YBG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

78,431 mi
Last recorded78,431 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU02 YBG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 78,431 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside sill starting to corrode

Fail 6 Oct 2025 78,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside sill starting to corrode

Pass 4 Oct 2024 75,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all tyres worn on inner edges and cracking

all tyres worn on inner edges and cracking

nearside sill starting to corrode

tyre valve stems deteriorated

Pass 7 Oct 2023 65,925 miles

front tyres starting to crack in tread areas

tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 6 Oct 2022 60,398 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 59,555 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 58,900 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 57,286 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 55,612 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 54,154 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 52,221 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 50,185 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 48,438 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 44,040 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 44,040 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 40,548 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2011 37,220 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2010 34,232 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 30,056 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2008 24,721 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 19,170 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 12,525 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 12,238 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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OU02 YBG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 OU02 YBG, 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 OU02 YBG registered?

OU02 YBG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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The MOT history for OU02 YBG shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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