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YE02 YOJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

38,845 mi
Last recorded38,845 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 38,845 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 37,213 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 37,210 miles

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2024 37,181 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides(o/s,n/s) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower outer sill has slight/minor corrosion but not seriously weakened or excessive.

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides(n/s,o/s) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 37,031 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near side lower sill panel has small amount of corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 37,031 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near side lower sill panel has small amount of corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 36,997 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

handbrake may need adjustment soon.

Pass 16 Jun 2021 36,853 miles

Nearside Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

handbrake may need adjustment soon,passed brake test.

Pass 17 Jun 2020 36,841 miles

Nearside Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill has slight corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

hand brake may need adjustment soon.

tyres starting to crack/perishing

Pass 8 May 2018 35,686 miles

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

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

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

rear suspension arms rusted

Pass 12 Apr 2017 35,165 miles

accelerator pedal anti slip provision missing

Pass 8 Apr 2016 34,549 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 34,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 30,131 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 25,555 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 25,322 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 25,186 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 24,484 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 23,589 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 22,769 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 21,751 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 20,048 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 18,893 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 YOJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YOJ, 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 YOJ registered?

YE02 YOJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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