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DY02 UYR

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,139 mi
Last recorded84,139 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 UYR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 84,139 miles

exhaust join @ centre to rear box is very corroded & thin

o/s/r outer sill is heavily corroded & holed

Pass 28 Apr 2023 82,308 miles

Both headlamp lens are in poor condition

Both outer sills are corroded but have an inner sill for strength

Fail 28 Apr 2023 83,208 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Both headlamp lens are in poor condition

Both outer sills are corroded but have an inner sill for strength

Pass 12 Apr 2022 76,326 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded inner sill ok (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front inner wheel arches starting to corrode

Fail 12 Apr 2022 76,326 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded inner sill ok (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front inner wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 9 Apr 2021 70,751 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 70,751 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 66,167 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2020 66,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 61,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 57,011 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 56,989 miles

Headlamp switch faulty Main beam not working...Intermitant. (1.7.1)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 52,411 miles

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

corrosion on suspension components

exhaust is corroded

offsdie front tyre is getting low and is perished

Fail 28 Apr 2017 52,411 miles

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

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

corrosion on suspension components

exhaust is corroded

offsdie front tyre is getting low and is perished

Pass 23 Apr 2016 51,420 miles

erxtensive corrossion on steering & front/rear suspension components

exhaust pipework rusty/joints rusty

n/s/r tyre low on edge 185/60/14h

Fail 23 Apr 2016 51,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

erxtensive corrossion on steering & front/rear suspension components

exhaust pipework rusty/joints rusty

n/s/r tyre low on edge 185/60/14h

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2015 50,198 miles

The Exhaust Is very Rusty.

The Front Brake Discs have a badly reduced contact area with Brake Pad on the inner face.

Pass 23 Apr 2014 48,739 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2012 45,784 miles

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake pads wearing low

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 30 Nov 2012 45,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake pads wearing low

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 6 Dec 2011 42,634 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 38,362 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 33,018 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 21,107 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 17,325 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2006 9,770 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 UYR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 UYR, 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 UYR registered?

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

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