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YG52 UPJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

69,706 mi
Last recorded69,706 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG52 UPJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 69,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 68,810 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 68,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2023 68,215 miles

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

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 67,434 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 66,667 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 66,666 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded,holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively quite smeary (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 65,599 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear sill seam slightly corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2019 64,293 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 64,293 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer body sill corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 63,044 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 63,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 61,629 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 61,468 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint linkarm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 61,466 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint linkarm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 59,846 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 53,131 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 53,131 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 48,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 48,362 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 45,767 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

n/s/r outer sill has slight corrosion on outer skin.

Pass 5 Sep 2011 42,864 miles

rear brakes squeaking

Pass 11 Sep 2010 37,224 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 31,551 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 24,359 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 18,706 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 15,222 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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YG52 UPJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 YG52 UPJ, 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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YG52 UPJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 September 2002.

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