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YD02 EFB

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

73,334 mi
Last recorded73,334 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD02 EFB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 73,334 miles

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

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

all front arms and chassis corrosion

both front floors corroded but not in prescribed area

engine light pre 2003

front chassis corrosion

inners sills corrosion

rear inner sills and sill ends corrosions

Pass 25 Oct 2024 71,823 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 70,418 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 70,410 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing visible in nearside front wheelarch - remedial action advised (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front headlight showing slight deterioration to outer lens - remedial action advised

Offside Front headlight showing slight deterioration to outer lens - remedial action advised

Pass 29 Oct 2022 70,363 miles

both front arms slight corrosion

rear inner sills corrosion n/s rear inner soft but wont go through

Pass 30 Oct 2021 69,278 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 68,147 miles

O/S AND /S REAR CORROSION ON UPPER AND LOWER WISH BONES

O/S AND N/S.HEAVY CORROSION ON THE FRONT UPPER AND LOWER WISH BONES

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S AND N/S INNER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 67,816 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 67,126 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s n/s front wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 5 Jun 2017 65,138 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 May 2017 65,098 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (5.2.6)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 May 2016 61,068 miles

corrosion to various suspension and chassis components

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 27 May 2016 61,068 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

corrosion to various suspension and chassis components

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2015 58,506 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 53,644 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 47,210 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 42,349 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 41,167 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 38,299 miles

front wipers starting to deteriorate

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted/corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2009 35,426 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 32,176 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 29,195 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 23,868 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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YD02 EFB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YD02 EFB, 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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YD02 EFB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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