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EY02 UZA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

55,566 mi
Last recorded55,566 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY02 UZA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 55,566 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 55,566 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 49,453 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 49,452 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 45,831 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 45,547 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 45,073 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 45,073 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

N/S/R tyre side wall perished

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 44,417 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate deteriorating. (6.3.1d)

Light corrosion to nearside and offside sills and floor pans.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbone corroded. (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbone corroded. (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak Gearbox rear oil seal leaking. ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 44,413 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced Imbalanced with nearside lagging. (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate deteriorating. (6.3.1d)

Light corrosion to nearside and offside sills and floor pans.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbone corroded. (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread low and balding towards edges. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside and offside front and nearside rear tyres outer sidewalls perishing.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbone corroded. (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread low and balding towards edges particularly inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak Gearbox rear oil seal leaking. ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 43,593 miles

All 4 Tyres Perished

Exhaust In Poor Condition - Middle And Rear Sections

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 41,393 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 4 Oct 2013 37,127 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 37,127 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 31,283 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2011 26,420 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

o/s/f brake disc in poor condition

Pass 17 Aug 2010 22,235 miles

Dipstick end broken, taped back on

Oil leak around gearbox

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 18,764 miles

small cut in n/s front tyre sidewall,not exposing ply or cord

Pass 21 Aug 2008 16,481 miles

small cut n/s front tyre,not exposing ply

Pass 22 Aug 2007 14,659 miles

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

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

SMALL CUT ON N/S FRONT TYRE

Pass 22 Aug 2006 13,104 miles

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

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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EY02 UZA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EY02 UZA, 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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EY02 UZA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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