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YC02 ZYB

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

62,570 mi
Last recorded62,570 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC02 ZYB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 62,570 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 62,569 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 61,984 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 61,982 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 61,617 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 60,647 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 60,646 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 May 2021 56,094 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 56,094 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 53,408 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2020 53,406 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2019 51,107 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 49,528 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 49,526 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2017 47,075 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 43,638 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 40,793 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 39,506 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 38,115 miles

front and rear suspenion arms condition poor due to corrosion

Fail 16 May 2013 38,115 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front and rear suspenion arms condition poor due to corrosion

Pass 22 May 2012 36,980 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 35,227 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 32,914 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 26 May 2009 29,857 miles

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

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

battery poor

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 May 2008 26,141 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 22,879 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 20,690 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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YC02 ZYB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 YC02 ZYB, 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 YC02 ZYB registered?

YC02 ZYB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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