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YE02 YOO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests36 (19 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate52.8%

Mileage

79,153 mi
Last recorded79,153 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE02 YOO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 17 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 79,153 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge, close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake across rear sub frame greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2026 79,152 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective hazy/scratched (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective hazy/scratched (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured mounting to lower arm broken/corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge, close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake across rear sub frame greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 76,556 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear subframe greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 May 2025 76,551 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe acros rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer box pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure rear silencer box mounting corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to poor condition of exhaust system, exhaust broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective scratched/hazy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both n/s and o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability lower mounting braket on lower wishbone broken off (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded close to limit (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear parking brake performance could be improved, requirements only just met

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s heavily pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2024 72,792 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy/misted/ scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s worn to approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion starting to show to under side of vehicle

Fail 16 May 2024 72,792 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy/misted/ scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s worn to approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion starting to show to under side of vehicle

Pass 19 May 2023 71,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

general under body and components has surface rust

Fail 19 May 2023 71,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

general under body and components has surface rust

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 71,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

battery compartment floor corroded through

extensive poor quality weld repairs front chassis/floors

Pass 28 Feb 2022 69,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 69,588 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower sill to wing

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 69,288 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 69,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 68,570 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 28 Aug 2019 68,570 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 67,671 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 67,625 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front inner arch corroded

all front suspension arms corroded

all rear suspension arms corroded

both mid inner sills corroded

both rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

both rear outer sills corroded

front subframe corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2016 63,274 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear inner sill corroded.

Offside front chassis rail appears weak, border pass

Vehicles underside has been heavily coated with underseal.

Fail 7 Jun 2016 63,274 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill. (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear inner sill corroded.

Offside front chassis rail appears weak, border pass

Vehicles underside has been heavily coated with underseal.

Pass 24 Jun 2015 58,966 miles

all front suspension arms corroded.

all rear suspension arms corroded.

both rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroded.

both rear tyres have low tread.

front subframe corroded.

n/s rear outer sill corroded.

rear subframe corroded.

Fail 23 Jun 2015 58,966 miles

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

all front suspension arms corroded.

all rear suspension arms corroded.

both rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroded.

both rear tyres have low tread.

front subframe corroded.

n/s rear outer sill corroded.

rear subframe corroded.

Pass 2 Jul 2014 54,480 miles

front brake pads worn.

front subframe and suspension arms corroded.

grab on n/s front brake.

power steering pipes corroded.

rear subframe corroded.

Fail 1 Jul 2014 54,480 miles

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

front brake pads worn.

front subframe and suspension arms corroded.

grab on n/s front brake.

power steering pipes corroded.

rear subframe corroded.

Pass 6 Jul 2013 49,813 miles

both front suspension arms corroded.

front and rear subframes corroded.

n/s front tyre cracking on sidewalls.

o/s front chassis corroded.

o/s rear anti roll bar link rod boots splitting.

o/s rear sill corroded.

Fail 4 Jul 2013 49,812 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front suspension arms corroded.

front and rear subframes corroded.

n/s front tyre cracking on sidewalls.

o/s front chassis corroded.

o/s rear anti roll bar link rod boots splitting.

o/s rear sill corroded.

Pass 13 Jun 2012 44,561 miles

grab on o/s front brake.

Fail 13 Jun 2012 44,561 miles

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

grab on o/s front brake.

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 21 Jun 2011 39,206 miles

all brake discs corroded

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 37,746 miles

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

all brake disc's corroded

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 37,740 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

all brake disc's corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2009 33,873 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 28,960 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 28,960 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 25,795 miles

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

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)

Fail 12 Jun 2007 25,795 miles

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

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

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 15 Jun 2006 22,431 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 YOO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.8%.

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 YOO, 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 YOO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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