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WV02 UBU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

142,072 mi
Last recorded142,072 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV02 UBU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 142,072 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 142,071 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 138,460 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All front perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 137,051 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 135,740 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 135,362 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 135,359 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords via tread splitting. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 135,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 134,221 miles

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

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

slight corossion nearside outer sill

Pass 30 Sep 2015 127,668 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 122,750 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 100,595 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 79,449 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 79,449 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 55,656 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 21,142 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 19,097 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 17,493 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 15,168 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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WV02 UBU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WV02 UBU, 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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WV02 UBU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 March 2002.

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