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Y300 TOM

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

121,751 mi
Last recorded121,751 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY300 TOM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 121,751 miles

underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 17 Apr 2026 121,747 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 3 Apr 2025 121,537 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 120,883 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 120,883 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 120,146 miles

Underside covered heavily with underseal.

Pass 23 Mar 2022 118,930 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 117,623 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

both inner sills and suspension arms corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2021 117,623 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from junction box (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

both inner sills and suspension arms corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2020 117,148 miles

all 4 discs corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2020 117,148 miles

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

all 4 discs corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2019 115,086 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 112,275 miles

both rear inner sill ends slight corrosion

both rear tyres approaching limit

rear anti roll bar has slight play in u shaped bushes

Pass 13 Apr 2017 110,721 miles

very slight play both front anti roll bar links

Fail 10 Apr 2017 110,711 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

very slight play both front anti roll bar links

Pass 12 Apr 2016 106,960 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 102,041 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 102,041 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 95,408 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 87,696 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 87,695 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 80,279 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 80,279 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 72,198 miles

n/s rear tyre approaching limit

Pass 17 Apr 2010 64,165 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 57,787 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI AND ALL BRAKE PIPES ADVISE TO WAX OIL REQ CLEAN AND RE INSPECT ALL BRAKE PIPE advise only to wax oil after inspection surface rust pressent metal fatige starting to set in

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 43,229 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 34,599 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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Y300 TOM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y300 TOM, 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 Y300 TOM registered?

Y300 TOM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 May 2002.

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