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NK02 UAR

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,505 mi
Last recorded98,505 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK02 UAR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 98,505 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

suspension conponents corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2017 95,196 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system has slight corrosion

surface corrosion all under vehicle

Fail 8 Aug 2017 95,196 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

exhaust system has slight corrosion

surface corrosion all under vehicle

Fail 4 Jul 2017 95,145 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside outer sill slight corrosion

Offside outer sill slight corrosion

engine management light on

exhaust system has slight corrosion

surface corrosion all under vehicle

Pass 21 Mar 2016 89,279 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 82,249 miles

Engine check light on

Fail 30 Mar 2015 82,249 miles

Engine check light on

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 74,887 miles

Check engine light on

Slight corrosion to sills

Fail 31 Mar 2014 74,807 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

1 litre of engine oil added to bring level onto dipstick

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

Corrosion front inner wheel arches

Metal registration plates fitted, letters well formed and correctly spaced

Offside front wiper blade begining to split at ends

Offside rear sill corroded

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Rear brake pads (offside) well worn, suggest sticking cable or caliper.

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Tyres inflated to a nominal 30psi before test, all 4 were around 10 to 15psi

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine fault lamp illuminated

Pass 23 Mar 2013 77,981 miles

engine light is on

nsr rear outer sill corroded/weak

rear number cracked

Pass 15 Mar 2012 74,524 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 74,524 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 50,965 miles

Offside inner drive shaft gaiter split

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 40,259 miles

off side front tyre side wall cut

Pass 20 Mar 2009 27,850 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 22,438 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 14,081 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 6,983 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 UAR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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