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AK51 WGC

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,371 mi
Last recorded85,371 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 WGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 85,371 miles

O/S/R Inner arch corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed area

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 85,367 miles

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

O/S/R Inner arch corroded not within 30cm of prescribed area

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 81,995 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 81,991 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 80,231 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

O/S/F tyre cracked and perished and worn on edge

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2019 80,229 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

O/S/F tyre cracked and perished and worn on edge

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 11 May 2017 79,639 miles

n/s/f brake binding

o/s/f inner arch corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2016 78,377 miles

n/s/r tyre low on inside edge

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 17 Mar 2015 76,640 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both outer sills slightly corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 76,659 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on inner shoulder

Fail 19 Dec 2013 76,659 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 28 Nov 2012 70,971 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 70,970 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 67,565 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 67,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 63,693 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system corroded

slight corrosion on n/s outer sill

slight corrosion on o/s outer sill

Pass 2 Dec 2009 57,260 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 50,716 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 43,918 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 39,808 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 35,808 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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AK51 WGC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AK51 WGC, 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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AK51 WGC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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