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YM02 JDM

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

195,681 mi
Last recorded195,681 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM02 JDM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 195,681 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower ball joints both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper ball joints both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 195,681 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower ball joints both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper ball joints both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 197,007 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 192,822 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 191,004 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 189,957 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 189,245 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both sills inner and outer have had work carried out and painted in substance

under side of vehicle undersealed

Pass 21 Aug 2019 188,582 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

sills had work and painted, under side is under sealed

Pass 20 Aug 2018 187,860 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all tyres wearing

both sills inner and outer have had work carried out and painted in substance

under side of vehicle undersealed

Fail 13 Aug 2018 187,851 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all tyres wearing

both sills inner and outer have had work carried out and painted in substance

under side of vehicle undersealed

Pass 15 Aug 2017 186,717 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 185,133 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 181,899 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 181,614 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

front offside inner sill corroded

nearside front inner sill corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2014 173,077 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 172,020 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 161,211 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 151,374 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 151,370 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2010 150,175 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 147,396 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 143,962 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 139,717 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 125,504 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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YM02 JDM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YM02 JDM, 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 YM02 JDM registered?

YM02 JDM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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