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YE02 XAD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

38,975 mi
Last recorded38,975 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 38,975 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all running gear is corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2024 38,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear sill is corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2023 37,774 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 36,954 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL,FRONT AND REAR. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 36,461 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 35,431 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 34,473 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 33,158 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 32,391 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 31,811 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 31,811 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

2 x front brake discs corroded inside face

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 32,208 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 30,552 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 29,637 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 28,928 miles

corrossion on nearside rear sill

Pass 10 Nov 2011 27,960 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 27,317 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 26,646 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 24,886 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 19,660 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 12,432 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 6,194 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 XAD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc 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 XAD, 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 XAD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 June 2002.

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