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AU02 WFC

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,206 mi
Last recorded113,206 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 WFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 113,206 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 109,194 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 107,113 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 103,784 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 99,634 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 92,535 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 80,470 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 73,573 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 73,573 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 62,666 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 62,666 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 53,401 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 43,129 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 35,119 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 30,892 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 24,739 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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AU02 WFC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU02 WFC, 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 AU02 WFC registered?

AU02 WFC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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The MOT history for AU02 WFC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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