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RE52 YAK

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,065 mi
Last recorded80,065 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 YAK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 80,065 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 77,198 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 77,195 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 74,962 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 72,823 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 72,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 70,241 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 67,908 miles

centre to rear exhaust joint flanges corroding

o/s/f chasses leg corroding at front

Pass 8 Oct 2019 65,511 miles

both rear inner/under sills corroding

both rear top suspension arms corroding

centre and rear exhaust sections flange joints corroding

Pass 30 Oct 2018 62,756 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 62,756 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 60,024 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 56,523 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 53,936 miles

Both outer sills (at rear) starting to corrode

Pass 21 Oct 2014 51,129 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 48,162 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 45,448 miles

n/s/f tyre tread depth getting low and perishing

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre tread depth getting low and perishing

Pass 1 Nov 2011 42,016 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 37,778 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 35,415 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 35,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 27,120 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 20,928 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 8,749 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 4,506 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 3,633 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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RE52 YAK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RE52 YAK, 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 RE52 YAK registered?

RE52 YAK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is RE52 YAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE52 YAK shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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