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NK52 UWL

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,352 mi
Last recorded85,352 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK52 UWL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2017 85,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of outer sill (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded up to offside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Dec 2016 84,824 miles

slight engine oil leak

underbody surface corrosion

Fail 29 Nov 2016 84,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Central Front Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Nov 2015 80,365 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 79,243 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 79,234 miles

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

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

Underside of vehicle has excessive surface corroion

Pass 12 Apr 2013 77,783 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 76,685 miles

front and rear subframes corroding

front and rear suspension arms corroding

Pass 26 Apr 2011 75,510 miles

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

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

both front brake discs badly pitted

front and rear subframes corroding

Fail 26 Apr 2011 75,510 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs badly pitted

front and rear subframes corroding

Pass 23 Mar 2010 74,111 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 66,418 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 66,411 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

adv excessive corrosion to underside of vehicle including all components.....

Pass 10 Apr 2008 44,461 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 39,578 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 37,579 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 33,369 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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NK52 UWL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NK52 UWL, 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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NK52 UWL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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