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YE02 HBZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

71,863 mi
Last recorded71,863 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE02 HBZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 71,863 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 71,649 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 71,640 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 71,631 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 70,803 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 69,110 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 69,110 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Jul 2016 69,104 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 69,092 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 68,724 miles

n/s and o/s rear outer sills surface corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2014 68,200 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)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2013 67,783 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 67,390 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 66,443 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 63,944 miles

both rear tyres are low on tread

Pass 1 May 2009 58,717 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 58,717 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 51,883 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 44,542 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 38,783 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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YE02 HBZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YE02 HBZ, 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 YE02 HBZ registered?

YE02 HBZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 May 2002.

Is YE02 HBZ safe to buy?

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