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YK02 HZY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

111,453 mi
Last recorded111,453 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK02 HZY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2025 111,453 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 109,949 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 106,292 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 106,273 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 102,990 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 102,989 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition middle (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 99,328 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 99,220 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening insecure rear bolt missing (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening insecure rear bolt missing (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively inscure (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 88,649 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 77,650 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 75,557 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 73,858 miles

lower engine cowell

Fail 29 Apr 2017 73,853 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

lower engine cowell

Pass 29 Mar 2016 71,422 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 68,543 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 65,650 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 62,453 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 58,496 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 54,010 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 50,211 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 45,058 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 40,251 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 35,608 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 31,715 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 HZY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YK02 HZY, 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 HZY registered?

YK02 HZY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 March 2002.

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