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H475 UAW

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,770 mi
Last recorded112,770 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH475 UAW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 112,770 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 112,768 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached x2 bolts no locking devise (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 130,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Spring rusty

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

Nearside Rear Spring rusty

Offside Front Sring rusty

Fail 17 Oct 2017 130,826 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Spring rusty

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

Nearside Rear Spring rusty

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Sring rusty

Pass 28 Oct 2016 128,553 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 128,553 miles

Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor corroded under drivers seat (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 126,335 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 126,335 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 123,748 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 123,684 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 120,561 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 117,195 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 113,836 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 110,680 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 107,293 miles

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 107,293 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 103,866 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 103,727 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 10,011 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 96,067 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2005 92,036 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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H475 UAW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H475 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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What year was H475 UAW registered?

H475 UAW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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