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YJ02 OEX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,334 mi
Last recorded122,334 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ02 OEX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 122,334 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

both rear outer sills corroded

corrosion throughout underside and all components

Pass 25 Jul 2023 121,922 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all front and rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2021 121,590 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 120,240 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 118,345 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 118,345 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 115,268 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 115,268 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 112,418 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 105,530 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 105,530 miles

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

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 102,803 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 98,232 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 91,045 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 86,203 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 86,203 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 84,564 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 84,564 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 77,368 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 71,949 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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 OEX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YJ02 OEX, 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 OEX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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