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YH02 GGF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,609 mi
Last recorded95,609 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH02 GGF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2025 95,609 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2024 90,689 miles

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

Nearside Front WING CORRODED

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

Nearside Rear CALIPER SLIGHT LEAK

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

Offside Front WING CORRODED

Pass 14 Dec 2023 85,306 miles

Front both front lower winds corroded

Nearside Rear Inner cill corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2022 79,825 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 78,963 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 78,733 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 78,572 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 77,689 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 76,489 miles

all suspension arms and subframes corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2016 75,804 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 74,734 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 73,617 miles

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

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

advise areas of corrosion

front and rear wishbones corroded.

offside front and both rear wheels stiff to turn by hand, advise further inspection.

Pass 11 May 2012 72,966 miles

both sills and rear arches corroded - advise

exhaust poor in condition

Fail 10 May 2012 72,963 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both sills and rear arches corroded - advise

exhaust poor in condition

Pass 26 May 2011 72,584 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 71,992 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 71,033 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 71,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2008 70,187 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 67,336 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 64,252 miles

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

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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YH02 GGF 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 85.7%.

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 YH02 GGF, 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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YH02 GGF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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