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WV02 UBX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

116,239 mi
Last recorded116,239 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV02 UBX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 116,239 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 116,239 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 114,789 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 111,258 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 110,463 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 110,463 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 104,732 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 99,932 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front bumper cracked

Offside headlamp slight insecure

n/s and o/s/f chassis rails corroding

rear subframe corroding

Fail 13 Feb 2018 99,915 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front bumper cracked

Offside headlamp slight insecure

n/s and o/s/f chassis rails corroding

rear subframe corroding

Pass 21 Feb 2017 97,282 miles

Offside head lamp brackets repaired

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

corrosion showing in offside front inner wheel arch (not excessive)

exhaust system deterioated

Pass 22 Feb 2016 91,363 miles

Front Lower both suspension arms corroding

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

Offside Front Inner flitch chassis area slight corrosion

Offside Front bumper damaged

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 91,360 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Front Lower both suspension arms corroding

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

Offside Front Inner flitch chassis area slight corrosion

Offside Front bumper damaged

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 85,676 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 81,782 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 79,298 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 3 Feb 2012 76,073 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 76,073 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2011 75,425 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 69,815 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 53,079 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 42,862 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 35,906 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 UBX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 UBX, 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 WV02 UBX registered?

WV02 UBX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 May 2002.

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