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NU02 KWA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,520 mi
Last recorded111,520 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU02 KWA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 111,520 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 101,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 101,492 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

heavy surface corrosion under vehicle

under side if vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 24 Aug 2017 95,807 miles

Corrosion to nearside and offside outer sills

Corrosion to nearside rear and offside rear wheel arches

Heavy surface corrosion to entire underside of vehicle

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 24 Aug 2016 90,509 miles

Very heavy surface corrosion to entire underside of vehicle

Fail 18 Aug 2016 90,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner siil/Inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Very heavy surface corrosion to entire underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Aug 2015 87,275 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear exhaust corroded at joint

under vehicle components corroded slightly

Pass 7 Nov 2014 85,593 miles

advise hand brake travel

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 85,287 miles

All under body components coroaded.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 82,220 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 70,707 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 70,648 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 61,742 miles

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

front tyres wearing uneven

Fail 21 Apr 2010 61,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 20 Apr 2009 52,378 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 51,726 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 35,618 miles

all four brake discs slight corroded on inside

Pass 9 Jan 2008 35,081 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 32,422 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 30,118 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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NU02 KWA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NU02 KWA, 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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NU02 KWA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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