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YE02 CFO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

87,977 mi
Last recorded87,977 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE02 CFO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 87,977 miles

AD WHOLE ABS SYSTEM HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ACR ?

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts & end part of o/s/f pipes greased over (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear top arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front chassis in poor with lots of patch repairs

general underside corrosion o/s/r sill corroded but dubled skinned

n/s/f floor/ chassis damaged

Fail 28 Aug 2025 87,970 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both fronts (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lots of movement showing in o/s/f top arm bushes ? (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AD WHOLE ABS SYSTEM HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ACR ?

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts & end part of o/s/f pipes greased over (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear top arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front chassis in poor with lots of patch repairs

general underside corrosion o/s/r sill corroded but dubled skinned

Pass 5 Sep 2024 83,007 miles

AD ,WHOLE ABS SYSTEM HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM CAR ?

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts &end part of of o/s/f pipes greased over (1.1.11 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play both o/s wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front chassis in poor cond with lots of patch repairs

general underside corrosion sills corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2024 82,953 miles

Anti-lock braking system component missing front cables ? (1.6 (e))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts &end part of of o/s/f pipes greased over (1.1.11 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play both o/s wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front chassis in poor cond with lots of patch repairs

general underside corrosion sills corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2023 80,425 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 80,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 80,393 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 76,794 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 76,792 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

coolant leak

Pass 22 Jun 2020 73,143 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 64,779 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 60,301 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 53,109 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 53,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 45,720 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 43,618 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 43,611 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 39,599 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 39,566 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 34,891 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 34,851 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 34,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 34,122 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 32,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 31,120 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 27,255 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 25,591 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 24,227 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 24,227 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YE02 CFO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 YE02 CFO, 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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YE02 CFO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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