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YC02 UVZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,750 mi
Last recorded83,750 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC02 UVZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 83,750 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear wheels binding slightly

Fail 10 Nov 2016 83,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear wheels binding slightly

Pass 17 Nov 2015 70,589 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 70,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 60,329 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 58,922 miles

both rear outer sills corroded but not holed

Fail 13 Nov 2012 57,293 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 13 Nov 2012 57,293 miles

both outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 9 Nov 2011 55,066 miles

both front tyres cracking on outer edge

Fail 9 Nov 2011 55,066 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres cracking on outer edge

Pass 15 Nov 2010 52,799 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 49,536 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 47,179 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 43,757 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 39,334 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 39,334 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 38,452 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YC02 UVZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YC02 UVZ, 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 YC02 UVZ registered?

YC02 UVZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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