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WM02 UUY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,435 mi
Last recorded138,435 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM02 UUY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2021 138,435 miles

Emissions not tested Cat Missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 137,388 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2020 137,388 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 129,557 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES HEAVILY WORN ON OUTER EDGE

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING LOW AND NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR

FRONT CHASSIS BOTH SIDES BY ANTI ROLL BAR BRACKETS RUSTY

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 121,338 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near front anti roll bar mounts.....under wheel arch. (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 May 2017 116,289 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 107,545 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

battery clamp loose

front & rear susoension components corroded

front No.plate slightly damaged

nearside & offside outer sill repairs covered with thick black underseal

nearside front & offside front wings corroded at lower edge

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2015 107,302 miles

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

battery clamp loose

front & rear susoension components corroded

front No.plate slightly damaged

nearside front & offside front wings corroded at lower edge

power steering pipes corroded

under vehicle body corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2014 103,742 miles

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

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

front & rear suspension components corroded

front No.plate slightly damaged

nearsid front & offside front suspension component mounting prescribed areas corroded

nearside & offside front wings corroded at lower edge

nearside outer sill slightly corroded ,repair covered with under seal

offside outer sill slightly corroded ,repair covered with under seal.

power steering pipes corroded

under vehicle body corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2013 98,954 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust system slightly corroded.

Fail 27 Mar 2013 98,829 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust system slightly corroded.

Pass 2 Apr 2012 93,428 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION AT O/S SILL AT REAR

SLIGHT CORROSION IN N/S SILL AT REAR

Pass 14 Apr 2011 86,849 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 81,471 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 81,471 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 76,640 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 76,640 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 73,901 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 62,519 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 49,584 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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WM02 UUY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WM02 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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WM02 UUY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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