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YE02 OEP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

81,712 mi
Last recorded81,712 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE02 OEP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 81,712 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs corroded

General corrosion to all components underside of vehicle

Fail 9 Apr 2026 81,710 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear inner sills into inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel Both (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating Both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

All brake discs heavily corroded

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust back box (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion to all components underside of vehicle

Rear service brake effort low

Pass 2 Nov 2023 81,707 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components extensive surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 80,573 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

all steering/suspension components corroded

both sills corroded/under sealed

brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2021 80,298 miles

Both side Head lights start to deteriorated

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side heavy perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Heavy surface corrosion under vehicle.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive light oil marks around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 79,518 miles

Heavy perishing to N/S rear and O/S front tyres.

Heavy surface corrosion under vehicle.

Just acceptable damage/perishing to N/S rear tyre valve.

Rear inner sills under car repaired.

Pass 17 Apr 2019 77,619 miles

General corrosion underside vehicle

Slight brake bind o/s/f

Fail 2 Apr 2019 77,602 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened chassis rail (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened chassis rail (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

general corrosion on underneath of vehicle

osf brake very slight bind

Fail 19 Mar 2019 77,582 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 77,365 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 77,262 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 76,767 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 75,960 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 73,766 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 66,505 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 66,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 65,791 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 61,111 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 54,485 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 48,218 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 48,217 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 41,901 miles

paint on both rear outer sills starting to bubble

rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 17 Jul 2007 34,946 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres perished between tread

exhaust front pipe bracket insecure

fuel cap seal perished on edges

Fail 17 Jul 2007 34,946 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres perished between tread

exhaust front pipe bracket insecure

fuel cap seal perished on edges

Pass 17 Jul 2006 29,785 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 OEP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 OEP, 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 OEP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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