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YF52 RMX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

62,752 mi
Last recorded62,752 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 62,752 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 62,718 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arche (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 62,718 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 62,093 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 58,036 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 53,406 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 50,595 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 48,394 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 46,989 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 45,045 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 43,024 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 39,951 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 35,930 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 32,457 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 27,629 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 22,268 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 18,435 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 17,680 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 15,352 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 15,352 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 12,760 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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YF52 RMX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 RMX, 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 YF52 RMX registered?

YF52 RMX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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