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PF52 YFC

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

23,091 mi
Last recorded23,091 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF52 YFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 23,091 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 23,045 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 22,835 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive antiroll bar linkage area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 22,808 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sill corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2022 22,572 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 22,560 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 22,326 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 22,155 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 21,640 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 21,111 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 21,111 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 May 2017 20,587 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 17 May 2016 20,027 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

Pass 22 May 2015 19,183 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 18,204 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 17,149 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 16,213 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 15,170 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 14,060 miles

front brake discs coroding on inner face

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 18 May 2009 12,709 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 May 2008 11,135 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 9,352 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2006 7,127 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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PF52 YFC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 PF52 YFC, 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 PF52 YFC registered?

PF52 YFC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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