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YF52 WYZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

94,244 mi
Last recorded94,244 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF52 WYZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 94,244 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 89,779 miles

both headlights opaque

Pass 21 Sep 2022 83,349 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both headlights slightly opaque

Pass 24 Sep 2021 80,245 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 78,311 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 77,356 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 77,248 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 75,459 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 75,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 74,384 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 74,384 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 72,124 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 71,709 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 68,821 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 68,817 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 64,431 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 64,429 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 60,336 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 56,503 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 55,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 55,507 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 53,285 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 53,824 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Apr 2010 51,267 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 30 Apr 2010 51,267 miles

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

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

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 6 May 2009 104,344 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 104,344 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 May 2009 48,802 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2008 44,844 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 37,684 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 29,370 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 29,362 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 WYZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 YF52 WYZ, 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 WYZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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