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NK02 UCP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

82,263 mi
Last recorded82,263 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2014 82,263 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 76,697 miles

car suspension rusty

front discs scored

Pass 19 Apr 2012 75,515 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 72,162 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 68,249 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 68,249 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 64,239 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 59,613 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 53,116 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 44,114 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 UCP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 UCP, 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 UCP registered?

NK02 UCP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 May 2002.

Is NK02 UCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK02 UCP shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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