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YG02 KAW

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

121,090 mi
Last recorded121,090 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG02 KAW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 121,090 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2026 121,090 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 119,556 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 118,154 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 116,571 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 116,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 115,359 miles

Nearside Front Inner Corrosion to inner sill

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 115,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Corrosion to inner sill

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 113,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 110,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 110,965 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie leg anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie leg anti rollbar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 103,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 97,062 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 97,060 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 92,099 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 92,097 miles

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

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

generaly corroded underside

o/s/f brake binding

Pass 23 Sep 2014 90,147 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 90,147 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 82,523 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

tail end of exhaust missing

under side of vehicle corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2013 82,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

tail end of exhaust missing

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2012 74,993 miles

both front tyres surface cracked

both outer sills corroded at rear

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2011 66,481 miles

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

corrosion to outer sills at rear

metal power steering pipes corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2011 66,481 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded

corrosion to outer sills at rear

metal power steering pipes corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2010 56,143 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 56,143 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 48,570 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 48,556 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 48,527 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 42,917 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 35,621 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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YG02 KAW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 YG02 KAW, 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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YG02 KAW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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