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YC02 UWK

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,327 mi
Last recorded91,327 miles
Recorded on7 May 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC02 UWK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2020 91,327 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 90,365 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 88,239 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED AND WEAK not holed

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion outrer parts of boot floor very weak (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Inner SILLS AND CHASSIS WEAK NOT HOLED

Fail 7 Feb 2018 88,237 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing BROKEN (2.4.G.2)

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

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED AND WEAK not holed

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion outrer parts of boot floor very weak (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Inner SILLS AND CHASSIS WEAK NOT HOLED

Pass 20 Feb 2017 83,587 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorating

brake flexi metal ends corroding

Front and rear suspension components corroding

Inner sills, chassis and floor starting to corrode

Rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

Fail 18 Feb 2017 83,586 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both front sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch corroded and holed (2.4.A.3)

Front and rear suspension components corroding

Inner sills, chassis and floor starting to corrode

Rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

Rear registration plate deteriorating

brake flexi metal ends corroding

Pass 27 Feb 2016 79,293 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 79,292 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 75,557 miles

o/s handbrake low effort, overall percentage ok.

Pass 15 Apr 2014 69,913 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

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

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

corrosion forming everywhere underneath

Pass 19 Mar 2013 64,695 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 64,695 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 63,163 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

both front brakes binding very slightly not showing on brake roller

Pass 8 Mar 2011 61,381 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 61,381 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 55,679 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 55,679 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 47,461 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 47,461 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 38,376 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 38,376 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 30,955 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 UWK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UWK, 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 UWK registered?

YC02 UWK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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