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PO52 YSM

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

107,108 mi
Last recorded107,108 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO52 YSM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 107,108 miles

General underbody corrosion

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 107,008 miles

General underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2023 106,890 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 106,809 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 106,799 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 106,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE AND ALL SUSP COMPONENTS COVERED IN SURFACE RUST

Pass 15 Oct 2018 106,297 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 106,293 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 105,720 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 105,213 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 104,261 miles

Front 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)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 102,655 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 100,475 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 98,205 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 95,975 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 91,387 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 91,387 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 81,233 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 73,626 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 63,476 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 52,862 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 41,435 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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PO52 YSM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 PO52 YSM, 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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PO52 YSM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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