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YC02 UWJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

112,873 mi
Last recorded112,873 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC02 UWJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2022 112,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake excessively binding both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 112,816 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 110,825 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 110,813 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 109,947 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 109,930 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 107,647 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 104,704 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 104,704 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 101,724 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 101,724 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 98,417 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 95,125 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 89,711 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 85,522 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 85,522 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 80,235 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 74,639 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2010 69,166 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 64,560 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 59,412 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 51,519 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 46,045 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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YC02 UWJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 UWJ, 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 UWJ registered?

YC02 UWJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 May 2002.

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