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RO02 YTF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

47,807 mi
Last recorded47,807 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO02 YTF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 47,807 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 45,935 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 45,935 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 43,887 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 41,955 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 40,076 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 39,090 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 39,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2020 37,810 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 37,166 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 34,110 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 30,878 miles

front and rear sub frame area rusty

Fail 20 Apr 2017 30,820 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front and rear sub frame area rusty

Pass 21 Apr 2016 29,963 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 29,962 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 29,199 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 27,588 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 26,417 miles

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 23 Feb 2012 25,533 miles

Brake fluid checked and found to reqire replacement, moisture content greater than 4%.

Fail 23 Feb 2012 25,533 miles

Brake fluid checked and found to reqire replacement, moisture content greater than 4%.

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 19,345 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2010 9,813 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 9,346 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 7,827 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 6,554 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 5,302 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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RO02 YTF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 RO02 YTF, 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 RO02 YTF registered?

RO02 YTF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 April 2002.

Is RO02 YTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO02 YTF shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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