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YY02 EEP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

43,365 mi
Last recorded43,365 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 EEP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 43,365 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 43,030 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 42,642 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 42,155 miles

front and rear suspension components generally corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2021 41,530 miles

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2020 40,965 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 40,341 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 39,652 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 38,864 miles

rear of outer door sills starting to corrode

Pass 1 Aug 2016 37,179 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 35,956 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 34,620 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 34,104 miles

discs corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 May 2012 28,722 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 27,069 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 25,622 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 23,809 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 21,289 miles

all tyres tread perishing slightly

n/s/r tyre tread depth low (2mm)

Fail 6 May 2008 21,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyres tread perishing slightly

n/s/r tyre tread depth low (2mm)

Pass 8 May 2007 19,366 miles

front no plate starting to delaminate

Pass 19 Apr 2006 16,583 miles

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

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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YY02 EEP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 YY02 EEP, 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 YY02 EEP registered?

YY02 EEP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 April 2002.

Is YY02 EEP safe to buy?

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