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SW02 UAU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,307 mi
Last recorded85,307 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 UAU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 85,307 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Outer N/S + O/S - Sill Panels Corroding

Pass 22 Mar 2022 83,482 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 82,032 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 79,945 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 74,843 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 67,731 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 67,610 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 67,339 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 65,840 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 63,351 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 59,125 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 59,125 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 54,690 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 54,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 48,137 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 48,129 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 47,435 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 44,510 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 40,926 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 36,411 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 31,328 miles

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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SW02 UAU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SW02 UAU, 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 SW02 UAU registered?

SW02 UAU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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