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YJ52 YAY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,858 mi
Last recorded75,858 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 YAY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 75,858 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 31 Oct 2024 71,271 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake lever sticking on calliper slightly. function ok.

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 71,249 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side cable disconnected (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill/floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 64,342 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 64,335 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 64,161 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 59,529 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 57,537 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 57,537 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 55,588 miles

Nearside Rear very slight brake bind

Offside Front outer sill corroding

Pass 21 Aug 2019 54,288 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 53,118 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 53,118 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 51,572 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 50,436 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 50,436 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 49,078 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 49,078 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 47,265 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 44,105 miles

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

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

rear outer sills corroding

Pass 12 Sep 2012 42,433 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 39,801 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 36,399 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 32,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 32,296 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 26,718 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 19,795 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 16,230 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 YAY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YJ52 YAY, 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 YAY registered?

YJ52 YAY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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