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YB02 XZG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

52,372 mi
Last recorded52,372 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB02 XZG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 52,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 52,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 51,504 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s tyre inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 46,325 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 44,625 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 42,953 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 41,473 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 41,034 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 40,375 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 39,736 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 39,212 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 38,556 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 37,112 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2012 37,095 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2011 35,904 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 34,893 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 32,515 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 30,362 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)

Fail 13 Jun 2008 30,337 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 26 Jun 2007 28,233 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 May 2006 24,643 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 24,643 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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YB02 XZG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc 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 YB02 XZG, 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 YB02 XZG registered?

YB02 XZG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 July 2002.

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The MOT history for YB02 XZG 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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