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H438 UAW

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

223,729 mi
Last recorded223,729 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH438 UAW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 223,729 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

suspension lowered,minimal suspension travel

Fail 7 Aug 2017 223,553 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill closure plate (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) inappropriately modified loose on rack (2.3.7)

Power steering pump drive system missing (2.3.6)

Power steering removed where it is standard fitment pump (2.3.3a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

suspension lowered,minimal suspension travel

Pass 16 Oct 2015 197,776 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2015 197,776 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2014 175,368 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front and rear suspension lowed

nearside and offside chassis rails damaged

Fail 16 Apr 2014 175,368 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front and rear suspension lowed

nearside and offside chassis rails damaged

Pass 2 May 2013 169,178 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 162,700 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 162,698 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 156,863 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 156,863 miles

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

Offside 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)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 156,492 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 149,182 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 149,052 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 140,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/r fog lamp slightly insecure

Pass 13 Apr 2007 132,287 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 132,287 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 127,800 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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H438 UAW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H438 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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H438 UAW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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