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VE02 UYV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,463 mi
Last recorded102,463 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE02 UYV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2011 102,463 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 102,463 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 102,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre has a very slight bulge on the outer wall

Pass 26 Jun 2010 86,025 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 71,964 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 70,224 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 65,931 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 64,431 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 50,470 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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VE02 UYV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VE02 UYV, 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 VE02 UYV registered?

VE02 UYV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 2002.

Is VE02 UYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE02 UYV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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