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NK02 UAB

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

40,351 mi
Last recorded40,351 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK02 UAB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2023 40,351 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 39,692 miles

Nearside Rear corrosion to rear wheel arch

Offside Rear corrosion to rear wheel arch

Pass 4 Mar 2021 39,079 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 38,755 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 38,748 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 37,783 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 36,605 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 35,502 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 34,054 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 32,770 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 31,314 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 29,699 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 29,699 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Mar 2012 28,146 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 27,159 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 25,981 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 24,705 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 23,649 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 22,141 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 20,867 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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NK02 UAB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NK02 UAB, 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 NK02 UAB registered?

NK02 UAB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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