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NC02 WUM

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,884 mi
Last recorded131,884 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC02 WUM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 131,884 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 131,879 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 127,951 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 127,951 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing Upper suspension arm ball joint split pin (locking device) missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 122,548 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 122,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Caliper (3.6.A.1)

rear brake recording little or no effort Both sides (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 120,807 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 110,715 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

REAR UNDERBODY HEATSHIELD INSECURE

Fail 16 Sep 2014 110,664 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

REAR UNDERBODY HEATSHIELD INSECURE

Pass 14 Sep 2013 106,243 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

power steering weap

Pass 10 Aug 2012 100,692 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 100,692 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 94,065 miles

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

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

b0th rear discs corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2011 94,065 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

b0th rear discs corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2010 76,147 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 67,415 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 67,415 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 57,898 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 47,490 miles

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND DISCS

Pass 1 Aug 2006 36,394 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 24,275 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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NC02 WUM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc 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 NC02 WUM, 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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NC02 WUM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 August 2002.

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