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YF51 YFR

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,386 mi
Last recorded70,386 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 YFR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 70,386 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2025 70,384 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn N/S AND O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated TOP AND BOTTOM BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 70,298 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 70,288 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SILL + INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SILL + INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 69,377 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 66,859 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 64,990 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 63,784 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 62,607 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 59,584 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 58,692 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 58,676 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 56,191 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 56,191 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 49,668 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 49,668 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 44,408 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 39,088 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 35,033 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 28,162 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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YF51 YFR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YF51 YFR, 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 YF51 YFR registered?

YF51 YFR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 February 2002.

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