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RE52 YAO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

60,433 mi
Last recorded60,433 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 YAO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 60,433 miles

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 60,166 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion across underbody/suspension components/ subframes etc

front brake discs corroded

general wear/deterioration across all suspension bushes, no excessive play

Pass 28 Sep 2023 60,003 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front chassis legs corroded

front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust silencer-central pipe joint heavily corroded, no leaks

Pass 7 Oct 2022 59,635 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg corroded but no perforation (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg corroded but no perforation (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer joint heavily corroded/deteriorated, no leaks

front brake discs corroded

rear brakes showing signs of overheating/binding but none present on inspection

Fail 26 Sep 2022 59,587 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced perforation within 30cm of lower driver seat belt mounting anchorage (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg corroded but no perforation (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg corroded but no perforation (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer joint heavily corroded/deteriorated, no leaks

front brake discs corroded

rear brakes showing signs of overheating/binding but none present on inspection

Pass 4 Oct 2021 59,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output & offside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 58,417 miles

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

Front wipers smearing windscreen, not adversely affecting drivers view

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 58,416 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front wipers smearing windscreen, not adversely affecting drivers view

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion, pads 3-4mm (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 57,291 miles

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

Front Slight oil leak

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 55,896 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

front brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2017 54,332 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 50,812 miles

some corrosion on rear brake discs

some corrosion on rear of both body sills

Pass 24 Sep 2015 47,462 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 45,491 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 42,662 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 38,612 miles

front pad 75% worn

slight corrosion inner face front dics

Pass 26 Sep 2011 33,559 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 28,613 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 23,068 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 19,576 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 16,637 miles

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

some corrosion on inner face off front brake discs

Pass 21 Sep 2006 14,504 miles

some corrosion on inner faces of front brake discs

Pass 14 Sep 2005 9,886 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 YAO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 RE52 YAO, 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 RE52 YAO registered?

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

Is RE52 YAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE52 YAO 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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