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YJ02 KPY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

91,561 mi
Last recorded91,561 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ02 KPY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 91,561 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 89,836 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 88,529 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 87,855 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 May 2017 87,410 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 87,401 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Central Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 86,273 miles

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

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2015 82,352 miles

both rear lower outer sills corroding

offside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Apr 2014 77,828 miles

the exhaust has deterioration heat shield but not dangerous

Pass 23 Apr 2013 69,749 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 69,748 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 62,482 miles

nearside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Apr 2011 56,417 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 56,417 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 50,848 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 50,848 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 May 2009 44,274 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 44,274 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 36,295 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 30,146 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 22,851 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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YJ02 KPY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YJ02 KPY, 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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YJ02 KPY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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