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YE02 HCF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

51,057 mi
Last recorded51,057 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 51,057 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 49,939 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 48,880 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 47,386 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 46,126 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 44,069 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 42,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint slight (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 41,052 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 39,600 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 38,430 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 37,063 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 36,025 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 35,008 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 33,585 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 32,497 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 31,795 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 30,987 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 30,438 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 30,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 29,173 miles
Pass 11 May 2007
Pass 15 May 2006 27,727 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 HCF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 HCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YE02 HCF registered?

YE02 HCF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 May 2002.

Is YE02 HCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE02 HCF shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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