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YA02 YHP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

72,209 mi
Last recorded72,209 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA02 YHP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 72,209 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 72,209 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 70,724 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 65,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 55,689 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill body filler present

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2022 55,688 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill body filler present

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 54,881 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 54,297 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 54,297 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 50,615 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inside

Pass 28 Oct 2017 48,115 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 48,115 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 44,094 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (rear faces) (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all four tyres are starting to perish

Pass 23 Oct 2015 41,560 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 38,725 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 33,938 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 31,863 miles

slight travel on parking brake lever suggest adjust

Pass 13 Jul 2011 29,066 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 25,373 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 22,867 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 21,335 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 19,303 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 16,197 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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YA02 YHP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YA02 YHP, 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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YA02 YHP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 August 2002.

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