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AU02 WFD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

88,897 mi
Last recorded88,897 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 WFD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 88,897 miles

All 4 brakes binding slightly

Both front brake disc plates slightly corroded on the inside

Both sills slightly corroded

Front Chassis slightly corroded - both sides

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 May 2023 88,897 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

All 4 brakes binding slightly

Both front brake disc plates slightly corroded on the inside

Both sills slightly corroded

Front Chassis slightly corroded - both sides

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 88,446 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 87,108 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 85,982 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & offside (5.2.6)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Nearside & offside (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 84,512 miles

All brakes grabbing slightly

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Nearside & offside (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 82,754 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 80,434 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly

Pass 6 Mar 2014 77,731 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 77,731 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 75,087 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 72,889 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 68,658 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 68,658 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 65,468 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 60,712 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 26 Mar 2008 57,689 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 52,107 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 45,854 miles

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

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 WFD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WFD, 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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AU02 WFD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 April 2002.

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