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YB51 XKN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,267 mi
Last recorded117,267 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB51 XKN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 117,267 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 116,269 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 114,988 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 110,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL VERY CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL VERY CORRDED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 104,377 miles

Gearbox mounting defective Diff rear washers corroded ()

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 104,377 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective Diff rear washers corroded ()

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 99,446 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2019 91,963 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2019 91,963 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 84,236 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 81,565 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 76,760 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 76,760 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 71,674 miles

battery clamp not fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2014 66,792 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 66,792 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 62,152 miles

All underside components generally rusty

Pass 11 Apr 2012 54,163 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 54,163 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 43,214 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 43,214 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 31,442 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 19,437 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 11,266 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 7,183 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 7,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 2,133 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 1,892 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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YB51 XKN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YB51 XKN, 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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YB51 XKN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 February 2002.

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