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A16 WLH

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

118,708 mi
Last recorded118,708 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 WLH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 31 May 2024 118,708 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Boot floor area corroded through but not yet within mot criteria

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Inner and outer sills. Corroded but not yet within mot criteria

Offside Inner and outer sills corroded but not yet within mot criteria

Parking brake has only just met efficiency requirements

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle body work poor condition. Corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2023 116,929 miles

All suspension components and vehicle structures corroded Vehicle in poor condition

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

Nearside Front Flloor / inner and outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Floor/boot area corroded

Offside rear inner and outer sills corroded

Power steering pipes poor condition

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 116,929 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

All suspension components and vehicle structures corroded Vehicle in poor condition

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Flloor / inner and outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Floor/boot area corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside rear inner and outer sills corroded

Power steering pipes poor condition

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 114,536 miles

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

Front and rear suspension components have corrosion

Horn poor

Nearside Rear Inner and outer sills have corrosion

Offside Front Sill area corroded through but not yet within 30cm of mot fail criteria

Offside Rear Inner and outer sills have corrosion

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 114,535 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front and rear suspension components have corrosion

Horn poor

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner and outer sills have corrosion

Offside Rear Inner and outer sills have corrosion

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 112,795 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill seam starting to separate and corrosion to inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 112,795 miles

Emissions not tested as no gases present at rear tailpipe (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill seam starting to separate and corrosion to inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 110,889 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 105,553 miles

Front nearside and offside driving / fog lights deteriated and inoperative

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust joint / flange corroded and weak with slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 99,602 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 99,565 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded MARKED YELLOW. BADLY WASTED AWAY. (main front to rear supply) (3.6.B.2c)

RUSTY POWER STEERING PIPES ACROSS FRONT SUBFRAME. RECOMMEND GENERAL WAXOYL ETC.

Pass 16 Dec 2016 95,819 miles

both rear outer seals very rusty but not seriously weakend

Fail 16 Dec 2016 95,819 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear outer seals very rusty but not seriously weakend

Pass 3 Dec 2015 92,234 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage metal pipe on rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion outer body sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 areas (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion outer body sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 92,234 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage metal pipe on rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion outer body sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 areas (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion outer body sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 85,229 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)

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

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2013 76,743 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 68,648 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 68,648 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 62,530 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 53,405 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2010 53,405 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 44,819 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 43,350 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking along the thread

drivers side wiper blade split

Pass 7 Jan 2008 40,682 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 37,536 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 32,253 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 32,253 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2005 30,185 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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A16 WLH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 A16 WLH, 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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A16 WLH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 July 2002.

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