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YO02 MMB

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,316 mi
Last recorded87,316 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO02 MMB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 87,316 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 81,755 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 81,755 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 81,449 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 80,165 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 78,957 miles

nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2019 78,957 miles

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

nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2018 78,934 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 78,934 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 78,745 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 78,206 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 76,258 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 74,790 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 73,292 miles

front discs corroded

offside sill corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2011 73,285 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front discs corroded

offside sill corroded

rear brake discs and pads worn

Pass 10 Aug 2010 70,827 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine light

Pass 26 Aug 2009 63,982 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 53,863 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 43,639 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 37,515 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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YO02 MMB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YO02 MMB, 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 YO02 MMB registered?

YO02 MMB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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