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AV02 WGO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

53,526 mi
Last recorded53,526 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 WGO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 53,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 49,178 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 44,855 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 43,267 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 43,255 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 43,242 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 43,110 miles

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 24 Apr 2015 42,189 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 39,476 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 39,476 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 37,715 miles

underbody rusting

Pass 23 Mar 2012 36,146 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 33,498 miles

rear subframe slight corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2010 30,590 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 28,136 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 26,151 miles

surface corrosion to all brake hose ferrules

Pass 24 Aug 2006 23,800 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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AV02 WGO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AV02 WGO, 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 AV02 WGO registered?

AV02 WGO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 May 2002.

Is AV02 WGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV02 WGO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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