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DY02 UYK

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

100,314 mi
Last recorded100,314 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 UYK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 100,314 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 93,281 miles

Front N/S And Rear Pads Low

O/S Sill Repair Painted

Underside of the vehicle brake pipes / suspension Undersealed

Pass 12 Jan 2022 85,158 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

chassis and suspension under sealed

exhaust blowing

Pass 13 Jan 2021 77,534 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 73,336 miles

Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 71,641 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 71,641 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 69,279 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 67,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 63,998 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2016 63,998 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2015 57,783 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 57,783 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 52,107 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 52,106 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 47,858 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 45,349 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 40,801 miles

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

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 7 Apr 2011 40,801 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 12 Apr 2010 37,889 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 27,219 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 26,755 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 24,333 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 21,339 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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DY02 UYK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DY02 UYK, 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 DY02 UYK registered?

DY02 UYK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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