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YH52 TYX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,869 mi
Last recorded41,869 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 41,869 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general underbody components corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2025 41,427 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Slight grab (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under body suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2024 40,996 miles

bonnet stay clip missing

general underbody components corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2023 40,519 miles

Bonnet stay clip broken

Suspension components heavy corrosion

Underbody corrosion

Fail 6 Jul 2023 40,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Bonnet stay clip broken

Suspension components heavy corrosion

Underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2022 40,128 miles

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension components heavy corrosion

Under body corrosion

Fail 21 Jul 2022 40,128 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195 50 15 split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension components heavy corrosion

Under body corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2021 39,836 miles

general underbody components corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2020 39,426 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 38,832 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 38,831 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2018 38,251 miles

all tyres starting to crack

front brake discs corroded on inside edge

Pass 11 May 2017 37,348 miles

Front corrosion on inside of brake discs

suspension components corrosion

Fail 11 May 2017 37,348 miles

Front corrosion on inside of brake discs

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

suspension components corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2016 36,036 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 36,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 35,737 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 34,855 miles

slight corrosion inside of front brake discs

surface corrosion on both outer sills

Pass 27 Apr 2013 33,266 miles

corrosion on inside of front brake discs

Pass 21 Apr 2012 32,402 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 30,418 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 28,595 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 26,727 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 25,415 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 25,415 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 23,804 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 21,398 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 21,398 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 TYX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YH52 TYX, 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 TYX registered?

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

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