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YH52 ZGM

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

90,482 mi
Last recorded90,482 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH52 ZGM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 90,482 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 90,476 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 90,294 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2023 90,281 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2022 88,791 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 87,399 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 85,845 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 84,102 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 81,543 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 80,162 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 77,695 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 75,709 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 73,665 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 72,113 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear outer sill corroded but not excessive

Pass 29 Aug 2012 69,666 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 67,067 miles

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

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

some corroshion inner face front disc

Pass 26 Nov 2010 63,002 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 58,702 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 54,166 miles

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)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 45,110 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 36,150 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 27,127 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 ZGM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ZGM, 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 ZGM registered?

YH52 ZGM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 November 2002.

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The MOT history for YH52 ZGM shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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