2002 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · RF52 YHS
2002 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/11/2002. Recorded mileage 104,132 miles. MOT valid until 22/07/2027. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,132 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1840cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
RF52 YHS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
- 104,132 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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RF52 YHS Mileage History
- 21/06/202499,553 mi
- 22/07/202499,579 mi+26 mi
- 07/07/2025101,678 mi+2,099 mi
- 24/07/2025101,790 mi+112 mi
- 21/07/2026104,132 mi+2,342 mi
Average of roughly 2,200 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RF52 YHS 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 (RF52 YHS) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 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 (21 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier boot floor corroded (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
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