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ET02 UYU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,756 mi
Last recorded100,756 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET02 UYU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 100,756 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 100,708 miles

Offside Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier Boot floor holed & corroded (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 99,192 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 99,187 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust deteriorated at rear

Pass 24 Oct 2023 97,681 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 97,676 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2022 95,801 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 95,796 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside park brake effort 50% less than nearside

Pass 26 Oct 2021 94,507 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 94,497 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 93,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 92,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 92,725 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 91,199 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

under tray fitted, not allowing full inspection of testable items

Fail 24 Sep 2018 91,199 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced excessive corrosion on inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

under tray fitted, not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 28 Sep 2017 89,272 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 89,272 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired (3.4.4)

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 87,421 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 84,839 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 75,457 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 68,818 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 61,528 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 53,136 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 43,940 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 36,235 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 35,150 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 33,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 33,274 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 31,473 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 26,553 miles

both front tyres perrished in tread

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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ET02 UYU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ET02 UYU, 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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ET02 UYU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 August 2002.

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