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YH52 TYP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,146 mi
Last recorded92,146 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH52 TYP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 92,146 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 90,429 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 89,883 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 89,141 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 87,721 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 85,410 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 84,372 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2020 84,372 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 82,366 miles

both front tyres starting to perish on inner sidewalls

Pass 5 Apr 2018 77,869 miles

both front tyres badly perished

Pass 2 Feb 2017 72,431 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 72,344 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Braking system leaking master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise pas pipes corroded

advise rear brake pads getting low

advise under sheild fitted

all suspension arms corroded

Pass 5 May 2015 71,257 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 71,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 May 2014 67,689 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Rear antiroll bar corroded.

Rear brake pads getting low.

Underside corroding.

Fail 1 May 2014 67,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Rear antiroll bar corroded.

Rear brake pads getting low.

Underside corroding.

Pass 24 Sep 2012 53,056 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 36,694 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 23,738 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 15,654 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 12,224 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 11,357 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 10,529 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 8,029 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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YH52 TYP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YH52 TYP, 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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What year was YH52 TYP registered?

YH52 TYP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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