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YH52 TYZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

72,954 mi
Last recorded72,954 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 72,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 71,146 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 71,142 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 64,047 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear X1 pipe - in rear clip holder (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe that joins to offside rear union junction (1.1.11 (c))

front to rear suspension components corroded but not weakened

Pass 3 Apr 2023 58,494 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 57,737 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 57,205 miles

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

Offside Front inner arch/chassis corrosion

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 54,226 miles

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroded but not excessively

Pass 17 Jul 2018 52,048 miles

Rear outer sills corroded but not excessively (both sides)

Pass 26 Jul 2017 50,464 miles

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

Rear rear outer sills corroded (both sides)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 48,334 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 45,494 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 41,231 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 38,764 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 35,121 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 33,118 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 32,073 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 30,824 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 28,783 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 21,194 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 12,490 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 TYZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 TYZ, 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 TYZ registered?

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

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