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2002 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · YF02 ABV

YF02 ABV

2002 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/05/2002. Recorded mileage 56,920 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
MAZDA MX-5
Year / Origin
2002 · Leeds
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 29/05/2019
Road Tax
Untaxed (08/10/2019)
Recorded Mileage
56,920 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 29/05/2019
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 08/10/2019
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2002
Engine
1840cc

YF02 ABV Key Findings

  • 15 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 15/05/2019
  • 56,920 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
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! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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YF02 ABV Mileage History

  1. 24/05/200626,793 mi
  2. 30/05/200730,908 mi+4,115 mi
  3. 21/05/200834,740 mi+3,832 mi
  4. 21/05/200834,740 mi
  5. 12/05/200938,898 mi+4,158 mi
  6. 18/05/201041,765 mi+2,867 mi
  7. 25/05/201144,243 mi+2,478 mi
  8. 23/05/201246,706 mi+2,463 mi
  9. 20/05/201348,660 mi+1,954 mi
  10. 27/05/201449,951 mi+1,291 mi
  11. 12/05/201550,831 mi+880 mi
  12. 09/05/201652,064 mi+1,233 mi
  13. 16/05/201753,311 mi+1,247 mi
  14. 21/05/201855,854 mi+2,543 mi
  15. 15/05/201956,920 mi+1,066 mi

Average of roughly 2,322 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.

YF02 ABV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 14:53
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mazda Mx-5 (YF02 ABV) between May 2006 and May 2019.

The record contains 13 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 15 May 2019 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 23 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: “Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body sill (7.1.1 (a”; “Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body sill (7.1.1 (a”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.

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