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YF51 ZSL

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

54,517 mi
Last recorded54,517 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 ZSL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 54,517 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2025 50,606 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 50,522 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 50,285 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 50,225 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 50,165 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 50,013 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 49,462 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edge.

Gear selecter knob missing.

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 88,690 miles

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Both rear tyres worn on edge.

Gear selecter knob missing.

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 46,635 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 42,923 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 35,316 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 28,120 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 22,345 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 ZSL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 ZSL, 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 ZSL registered?

YF51 ZSL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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