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YK51 EMW

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,254 mi
Last recorded25,254 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 EMW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2025 25,254 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 24,816 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 24,796 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 24,445 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 23,094 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 21,897 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 20,826 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 20,161 miles

brake pipes coated in underseal

suspension parts coated in underseal

underside coated in underseal

Pass 31 Oct 2016 19,893 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 19,567 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 19,267 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 18,995 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 18,395 miles

advise o/s/f door badly damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2011 17,570 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 16,914 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 15,972 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 14,553 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 7,716 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 8,934 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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YK51 EMW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YK51 EMW, 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 YK51 EMW registered?

YK51 EMW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 February 2002.

Is YK51 EMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK51 EMW shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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