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RA51 UNU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,881 mi
Last recorded106,881 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 UNU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 106,881 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 106,881 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 104,827 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 104,825 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 100,873 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 98,003 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 94,798 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 94,798 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 92,639 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2013 89,134 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 86,110 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 81,784 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2011 81,784 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 76,707 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 73,181 miles

offside front tyre is getting low on inner edge

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 27 Mar 2008 67,051 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 67,051 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 59,832 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 59,832 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2006 51,755 miles

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 corroded/not blowing

slight warpage on offside rear brake disc

Pass 26 Apr 2006 51,755 miles

exhaust corroded/not blowing

slight warpage on offside rear brake disc

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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RA51 UNU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RA51 UNU, 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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RA51 UNU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 February 2002.

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