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H349 UAW

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

160,193 mi
Last recorded160,193 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH349 UAW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 160,193 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 160,188 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Over rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 157,852 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion on outer seal (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak under neath ()

chassis has corrosion underneath

front and rear suspension has corrosion

under tray fitted and insecure

Pass 25 Jun 2016 157,253 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 151,968 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 151,946 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 149,830 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 May 2010 145,515 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

brake & heat warning lights on

light corrosion various points

nearside front brake application slightly uneven

Fail 12 May 2010 145,514 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

brake & heat warning lights on

light corrosion various points

nearside front brake application slightly uneven

Pass 22 May 2009 140,811 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 11 May 2009 140,811 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 136,496 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s number plate light not working

Pass 20 Apr 2007 131,265 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

slight play on n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 23 Mar 2006 124,448 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 124,448 miles

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 123,507 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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H349 UAW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 H349 UAW, 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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H349 UAW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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