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YJ52 YBB

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

74,785 mi
Last recorded74,785 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 74,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 69,965 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 69,947 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 66,461 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear and front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Visible corrosion on all suspension arms and both floor to sill areas

Pass 9 Feb 2021 63,594 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear pipes greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion on outrigger sections under both seats, currently unprotected. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All visible arms front and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 63,594 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear pipes greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion on outrigger sections under both seats, currently unprotected. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside parking brake effort considerably lower than nearside, but the combined efforts meet requirements.

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All visible arms front and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 61,278 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All exposed pipes are greased. Unable to inspect. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 61,260 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Forward chassis leg, visible through wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Forward chassis leg, visible through wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All exposed pipes are greased. Unable to inspect. (1.1.11 (c))

Electrical wiring insecure Both headlamps. (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 57,479 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 57,041 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 55,392 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 50,589 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 48,691 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 46,672 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 44,381 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 41,341 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 36,517 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 28,917 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 21,384 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 Jul 2009 21,384 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 Aug 2008 14,628 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 11,619 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 10,041 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 YBB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YBB, 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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YJ52 YBB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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