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S77 UYA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

81,919 mi
Last recorded81,919 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS77 UYA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 81,919 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 81,916 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 77,821 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 77,790 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged brake hose not secure clip missing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 63,995 miles

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 18 Oct 2023 63,974 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Mar 2021 63,146 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroding in clips ... advise monitor and replace soon (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes greased obscuring full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion to underside and suspension components ... not yet to excess

Pass 12 Mar 2020 62,075 miles

various places have surface corrosion on suspension and body

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe slightly corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split but still clearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 59,023 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 58,472 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 57,823 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 57,311 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 56,520 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 55,522 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 54,697 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 53,659 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 52,624 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 49,465 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 46,117 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 43,583 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 32,733 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 23,405 miles

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

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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S77 UYA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 S77 UYA, 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 S77 UYA registered?

S77 UYA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is S77 UYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S77 UYA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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