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DY02 UYM

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,599 mi
Last recorded76,599 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 UYM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2013 76,599 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2012 68,808 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 68,808 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 64,579 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both sides rear brake Disc(s) worn + Scored

Pass 24 Jun 2011 64,579 miles

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

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

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

Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both sides rear brake Disc(s) worn + Scored

Pass 20 May 2010 58,550 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 May 2010 58,550 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 May 2009 53,153 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 48,796 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 42,723 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 38,246 miles

coolant leaking

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

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 UYM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UYM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY02 UYM registered?

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

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