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YC52 URY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,500 mi
Last recorded135,500 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC52 URY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 135,500 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 131,446 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 131,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 126,737 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 131,800 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

inner sills and all suspension components rusting

Pass 6 Jun 2022 117,153 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 112,017 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 109,649 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2020 109,643 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 105,457 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 May 2018 102,819 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 101,500 miles

Undergoing Restoration.

Pass 1 Apr 2016 98,469 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 98,446 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc inner face corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Slight brake bind

Offside rear outer sill corroding

Pass 16 Dec 2014 91,882 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 85,106 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 79,011 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 72,875 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 72,875 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2011 65,814 miles

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 21 May 2010 46,416 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 31,188 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rusty exhaust

rusty rear brake disc

Pass 21 Nov 2007 22,968 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 11,546 miles

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

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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YC52 URY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YC52 URY, 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 YC52 URY registered?

YC52 URY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 2002.

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