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SK02 UAL

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

45,119 mi
Last recorded45,119 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK02 UAL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 45,119 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads worn close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 44,035 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 42,312 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 40,517 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 37,234 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 36,250 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 34,695 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 32,494 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 32,446 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 31,667 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 30,947 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 29,628 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 28,165 miles

offside front and nearside front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 17 Mar 2011 27,039 miles

both front tyres worn slightly on outer edges

Pass 15 Mar 2010 25,550 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 23,440 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 21,509 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 19,267 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 19,267 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 16,708 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 16,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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SK02 UAL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 SK02 UAL, 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 SK02 UAL registered?

SK02 UAL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is SK02 UAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK02 UAL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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