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YK02 YFP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

66,888 mi
Last recorded66,888 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK02 YFP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 66,888 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 60,626 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 55,238 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 55,236 miles

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2022 54,747 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor and sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring, arm and anti roll bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor and sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring, arm and anti roll bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underside of vehicle is corroded in multiple areas

Pass 17 Sep 2021 53,723 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 53,723 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 52,407 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 52,394 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2019 51,112 miles

front brake discs & front/rear brake pipes corroding

front/rear subframes & suspension corroding

nsf/osf floor corroded but not within 30cm rule

slight bind on osf wheel

slight play in osf a/r/bar drop link

Fail 11 Sep 2019 51,111 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

front brake discs & front/rear brake pipes corroding

front/rear subframes & suspension corroding

nsf/osf floor corroded but not within 30cm rule

slight bind on osf wheel

slight play in osf a/r/bar drop link

Pass 11 Sep 2018 49,346 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 46,430 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 46,428 miles

Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired both o/s/ and n/s rear fitted wrong (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear complete inner archs (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 44,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch around antiroll bar bracket (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch around antiroll bar bracket (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 44,394 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch around antiroll bar bracket (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch around antiroll bar bracket (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 43,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both side front brake discs are slightly worn and corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2014 41,901 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

there is slight corrosion on both side front inner wheel arches surrounding the antiroll bar mounting brackets

Fail 16 Jul 2014 41,901 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

there is slight corrosion on both side front inner wheel arches surrounding the antiroll bar mounting brackets

Pass 18 Jul 2013 39,684 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 39,684 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 36,898 miles

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

front and rear brake discs worn

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2011 36,050 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 36,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 34,191 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system corroding

front and rear brake discs corroding

Fail 28 Jul 2010 34,189 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system corroding

front and rear brake discs corroding

Pass 25 Jul 2009 31,801 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 28,352 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 24,317 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 24,299 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 20,298 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 14,997 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 YFP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 YFP, 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 YFP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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