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YK02 YEV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

35,999 mi
Last recorded35,999 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK02 YEV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 35,999 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 35,829 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 35,822 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Surface corrosion to suspension components

Fail 26 Sep 2023 35,822 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 28 Sep 2022 35,247 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 35,156 miles

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2019 34,511 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 34,246 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 33,995 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 33,668 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 33,402 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 32,826 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 32,175 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 30,811 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 30,195 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 28,311 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 27,425 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 26,320 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 23,951 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 23,951 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front tracking out?

NSF tyre 1.6mm

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 YEV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK02 YEV registered?

YK02 YEV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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