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YB52 CHJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,439 mi
Last recorded83,439 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB52 CHJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 83,439 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 80,966 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 77,630 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 73,879 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 69,932 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 69,918 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 66,289 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 59,763 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 59,757 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2018 55,386 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 51,165 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 51,159 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 47,338 miles

n/s/f brake binding

n/s/f brake shows signs of binding

Fail 12 Apr 2016 47,337 miles

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

n/s/f brake binding

n/s/f brake shows signs of binding

Pass 17 Apr 2015 43,380 miles

n/s/r tyre on wear bars tread

o/s/r tyre close to wear bars

Pass 17 Apr 2014 38,954 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 35,582 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 31,375 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 31,372 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 26,984 miles

front brake discs pitted

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Apr 2010 23,405 miles

rear tyres near limit 195/50/15v

Pass 21 Apr 2009 19,272 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 15,181 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 11,981 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 11,981 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 9,815 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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YB52 CHJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YB52 CHJ, 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 YB52 CHJ registered?

YB52 CHJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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