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YH02 TVF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

98,964 mi
Last recorded98,964 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH02 TVF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 98,964 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

entire underside undersealed including arches

Pass 12 Jun 2025 97,711 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle heavily coated in underseal underneath + in all 4 arches

Pass 21 Jun 2024 96,406 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 95,389 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 94,095 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 94,047 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 92,678 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 91,761 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 91,757 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 90,790 miles

both rear sill areas, corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2018 89,375 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 87,317 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2016 85,461 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 82,277 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to undervehicle

Fail 18 Jun 2015 82,276 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to undervehicle

Pass 16 Jul 2014 79,003 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 79,003 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 74,760 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 71,268 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 67,844 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 65,275 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 59,561 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 50,527 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 42,981 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 32,617 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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YH02 TVF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 TVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH02 TVF registered?

YH02 TVF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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