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YE02 HCG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

96,569 mi
Last recorded96,569 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE02 HCG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 96,569 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2025 96,545 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 96,523 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 94,801 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 91,040 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 83,978 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 82,521 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 82,517 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 82,436 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle areas (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

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

front power steering pipes slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2016 81,864 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 79,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

slight corrosion under side of vehicle

unable to check offside front or offside rear wheel bearing due to wheels binding on

Fail 17 Jan 2015 79,899 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

slight corrosion under side of vehicle

unable to check offside front or offside rear wheel bearing due to wheels binding on

Fail 18 Dec 2014 79,853 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes corroded

corrosion unserside/chassis

exhaust system corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2013 73,652 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inside

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 73,623 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front brake discs corroded on inside

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 67,841 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2012 67,841 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 62,950 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 59,528 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 53,205 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 53,205 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 31 Oct 2008 49,007 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 46,663 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 43,766 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 37,524 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 HCG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HCG, 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 HCG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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