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NK02 UAH

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

64,906 mi
Last recorded64,906 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK02 UAH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 64,906 miles

Front tyres cracked

Nearside Front 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 Rear brake showing signs of binding/getting hot

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Aug 2016 64,896 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Front tyres cracked

Nearside Front 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 Rear brake showing signs of binding/getting hot

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Sep 2015 62,041 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 62,041 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 60,788 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 60,788 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 58,224 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres cracking up

Pass 2 Aug 2012 54,684 miles

slight oil leak

under body slightly corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2012 54,684 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

slight oil leak

under body slightly corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2009 47,960 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

brake fluid level low

Pass 30 Dec 2008 42,486 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 39,510 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 39,510 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside wiper torn slightly

Pass 21 Dec 2007 34,498 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 31,662 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 26,661 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 UAH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NK02 UAH, 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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NK02 UAH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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