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AV02 WZY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,074 mi
Last recorded85,074 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 WZY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 85,074 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 85,074 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Oct 2024 81,071 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor/inner sill corroded

all suspension arms corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2024 81,063 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor/inner sill corroded

all suspension arms corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2023 78,021 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 78,016 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 75,862 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 75,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 73,209 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 72,921 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front subframe corroded

power steering pipes corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2019 72,921 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front subframe corroded

power steering pipes corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2018 72,667 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2018 72,657 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2017 72,229 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 71,595 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 71,595 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 71,100 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 69,658 miles

(4) All tyres cracked in tread

(5) All brake disks corroded slightly

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 65,124 miles

both frnt tyres in poor condition

both rear tytres in poor condition

Pass 20 Aug 2012 62,312 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 57,634 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 57,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 53,537 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 50,503 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 42,884 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 38,088 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 34,330 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 29,551 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 WZY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV02 WZY, 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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AV02 WZY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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