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H461 UAW

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,056 mi
Last recorded127,056 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2010
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH461 UAW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2010 127,056 miles

Both chassis rails have holes ground in, not affecting braking or steering

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

Offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2010 127,051 miles

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

Both chassis rails have holes ground in, not affecting braking or steering

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

Offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2009 121,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2008 114,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 107,524 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Apr 2006 100,376 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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H461 UAW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H461 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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H461 UAW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is H461 UAW safe to buy?

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