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YK02 YEX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

90,773 mi
Last recorded90,773 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK02 YEX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 90,773 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both front chassis leg sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 90,521 miles

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both front sections of chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 90,311 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both front sections off chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 90,279 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both front chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 90,207 miles

Nearside Front Lower parking permit in swept area

Fail 4 Dec 2020 90,203 miles

Nearside Front Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting chassis corroded front outer side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting chassis leg corroded front outer side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower parking permit in swept area

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 87,861 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower parking permit in swept area

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 87,861 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower parking permit in swept area

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 82,016 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE SLIGHTLY CORRODED AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front STICKER in swept area

Pass 11 Dec 2017 76,158 miles

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

both rear outer wheel arches/wing edges corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2016 70,627 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 63,350 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 54,596 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 54,596 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 May 2013 48,375 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 May 2013 48,375 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2012 42,280 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 May 2012 42,280 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 34,909 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 34,909 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 27,534 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 23,499 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 19,498 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 15,993 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 15,993 miles

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

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 YEX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YEX, 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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YK02 YEX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 May 2002.

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