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YY02 SKX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,623 mi
Last recorded60,623 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 SKX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 60,623 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear badly corroded and holed but not within 30 cm of seatbelts, steering or suspension

Fail 20 Oct 2025 60,623 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear badly corroded and holed but not within 30 cm of seatbelts, steering or suspension

Pass 23 Oct 2024 59,399 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

Nearside Front brake caliper slides worn

Nearside Rear Inner arch corroded

Offside Front brake backplate corroded

Offside Rear Inner arch corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2024 59,399 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

Nearside Front brake caliper slides worn

Nearside Rear Inner arch corroded

Offside Front brake backplate corroded

Offside Rear Inner arch corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2023 58,611 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 57,441 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 57,420 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 55,753 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 53,233 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 49,857 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 48,229 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 44,605 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 43,332 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroding

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded at rack (2.3.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 41,912 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 41,912 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 37,964 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 34,299 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 31,486 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 28,517 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 23,816 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 20,618 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 18,491 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 16,679 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 13,649 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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YY02 SKX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 YY02 SKX, 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 SKX registered?

YY02 SKX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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