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YJ52 RHC

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,682 mi
Last recorded106,682 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 RHC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 106,682 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 106,076 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 105,763 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 103,338 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 100,482 miles

Rear Slight underbody corrosion.

Undertray fitted.

Pass 23 Feb 2019 95,284 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))

Undertray fitted.

Pass 24 Feb 2018 87,056 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 87,056 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 84,106 miles

Offside Front tyre splitting on inner wall

Fail 30 Mar 2017 84,103 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre splitting on inner wall

Pass 1 Apr 2016 80,803 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion of sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion of sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded has been greased (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 80,546 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox join (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion of sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion of sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded has been greased (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 75,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 70,364 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 65,400 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 64,279 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 57,171 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 55,120 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)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 55,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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 3 Feb 2010 52,891 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)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 52,865 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 23 Jan 2009 46,490 miles

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 28 Jan 2008 39,759 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre on 2mm on edge

Pass 29 Jan 2007 32,974 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 28,322 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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YJ52 RHC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJ52 RHC, 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 YJ52 RHC registered?

YJ52 RHC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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