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WM02 UVH

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

84,941 mi
Last recorded84,941 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM02 UVH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 84,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 82,783 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 82,001 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 80,970 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 79,785 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 79,287 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 78,747 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 78,030 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 76,552 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 76,550 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 70,360 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake lever high

Pass 20 Jul 2012 61,844 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 55,635 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 47,548 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 39,612 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 33,463 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 28,276 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 22,712 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)

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 UVH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,839cc 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 WM02 UVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WM02 UVH registered?

WM02 UVH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 August 2002.

Is WM02 UVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM02 UVH 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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