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YF52 BJU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

106,056 mi
Last recorded106,056 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF52 BJU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 106,056 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 104,678 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 104,653 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 103,965 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 103,900 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 102,818 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under body heavily covered in under seal

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2022 102,274 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 102,151 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 101,580 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 99,332 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 92,722 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 92,722 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 91,982 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 91,927 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 91,481 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 90,890 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 89,664 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 89,664 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 89,664 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 87,252 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 84,215 miles

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

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

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2011 78,433 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 77,000 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 76,067 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2008 74,999 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 74,056 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 89,348 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 89,319 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 70,586 miles

nail in tyre

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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YF52 BJU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 YF52 BJU, 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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YF52 BJU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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