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UBZ 8763

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

136,797 mi
Last recorded136,797 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBZ 8763
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 136,797 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 135,701 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jun 2016 132,860 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2016 132,860 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2014 120,892 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2013 114,744 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 2 Sep 2013 114,744 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak

Pass 29 Aug 2012 104,870 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 104,870 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 104,857 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to floor pan and chassis,not considered excessive

corrosion to o/s/r outter sill

n/s/f track rod end poss incorrect fitment,but no play or movement/tightness detected at time of test

Pass 18 Jul 2011 96,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

general surface corrosion underneath.

offside rear disc corroded.

Fail 18 Jul 2011 96,969 miles

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

general surface corrosion underneath.

offside rear disc corroded.

Pass 1 Sep 2010 95,046 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 95,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 90,807 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 83,638 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 83,592 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 78,346 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 67,199 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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UBZ 8763 is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UBZ 8763, 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 UBZ 8763 registered?

UBZ 8763 is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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