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YK02 FZU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,209 mi
Last recorded102,209 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK02 FZU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2026 102,209 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Undercarriage corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2025 101,306 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 101,305 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 97,960 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside of vehicle/ including sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 89,254 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 89,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 88,211 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 84,136 miles

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

both sills corroding

Fail 24 May 2017 84,136 miles

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

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

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

both sills corroding

Pass 22 May 2012 84,032 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 82,068 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 79,877 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 76,555 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 73,166 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 73,151 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 70,408 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 61,003 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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YK02 FZU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YK02 FZU, 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 YK02 FZU registered?

YK02 FZU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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