2002 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · AY02 YRR
2002 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 16/04/2002. Recorded mileage 118,330 miles. MOT valid until 30/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,330 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1840cc
AY02 YRR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2026
- 118,330 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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AY02 YRR Mileage History
- 29/05/2024105,845 mi
- 22/04/2025106,978 mi+1,133 mi
- 22/04/2025106,978 mi
- 21/04/2026118,257 mi+11,279 mi
- 02/05/2026118,330 mi+73 mi
Average of roughly 6,489 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AY02 YRR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mazda Mx-5 (AY02 YRR) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”.
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