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2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

115,182 mi
Last recorded115,182 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 WVV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 115,182 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 113,655 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 113,655 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 110,796 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 107,712 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2022 102,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 102,780 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded lateral (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 98,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chasses /inner wing by anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded around welding repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 95,478 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (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))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 90,506 miles

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

corrosion to all rear metal brake pipes

corrosion to front and rear suspension

corrosion to nearside front chasses

emissions erratic

Pass 10 Mar 2018 84,746 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer sill showing signs of corosion

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

exhaust corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 84,746 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer sill showing signs of corosion

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

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

exhaust corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 80,685 miles

advise strong offside front wheel bearing not tested

corrosion to nearside front inner wing/chasses

corrosion to offside front inner wing/chasses

offside rear tyre worn

rear metal brake pipes corroded

under tray fitted covering prescribed area's that are common for excess corrosion

Fail 1 Mar 2017 80,685 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bottom bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing /chasses by anti-roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise strong offside front wheel bearing not tested

corrosion to nearside front inner wing/chasses

corrosion to offside front inner wing/chasses

offside rear tyre worn

rear metal brake pipes corroded

under tray fitted covering prescribed area's that are common for excess corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2016 75,627 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar [almost excessive] (2.4.A.3)

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

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2015 70,431 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

nearside outer sill showing signs of corosion

Fail 3 Mar 2015 70,431 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

nearside outer sill showing signs of corosion

Pass 19 Feb 2014 66,568 miles

corrosion to front suspension arms

offside rear outer sill corroded and getting weak

Fail 19 Feb 2014 66,568 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to front suspension arms

front brake discs badly pitted inner side

nearside rear brake disc red got very hot

offside rear outer sill corroded and getting weak

Pass 18 Feb 2013 62,516 miles

front brake discs badly pitted inner side

nearside rear brake disc badly worn and got hot (disc red)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 58,998 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front & rear brake discs appear in poor condition

nearside outer sill blistering

Pass 24 Feb 2011 53,632 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 53,632 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 48,734 miles

front brake discs badly worn and pitted

Pass 18 Feb 2009 42,427 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 42,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 37,151 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 32,516 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s rear tyre worn to 2mm

slight wear in o/s rear suspension upper hub bush

Pass 16 Feb 2006 28,127 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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YX02 WVV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 YX02 WVV, 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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YX02 WVV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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