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Y5 JRY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

73,965 mi
Last recorded73,965 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 JRY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 73,965 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 73,668 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 73,324 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 72,627 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 72,055 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 71,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 70,843 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 67,510 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 66,775 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 63,638 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 63,638 miles

Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 61,556 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 60,066 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 60,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2012 58,756 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 58,756 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 55,197 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 49,911 miles

surface corrosion to both rear discs

Pass 18 Mar 2009 45,323 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 40,016 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 28,892 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2005 21,889 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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Y5 JRY 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 Y5 JRY, 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 Y5 JRY registered?

Y5 JRY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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The MOT history for Y5 JRY shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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