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WA02 UUY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

43,512 mi
Last recorded43,512 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 UUY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 43,512 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 42,001 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 41,381 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 40,733 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 40,638 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 40,614 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 40,212 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 39,956 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 39,540 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)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 39,540 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 38,903 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 37,183 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 35,455 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 33,524 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 32,133 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 30,423 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 28,962 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 24,558 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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WA02 UUY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 WA02 UUY, 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 WA02 UUY registered?

WA02 UUY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 March 2002.

Is WA02 UUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA02 UUY shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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