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DA02 WAU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,276 mi
Last recorded79,276 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 WAU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2022 79,276 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg at anti roll bar mounting 2xplaces (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg at anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

offside+nearside rear inner wheelarches corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2021 78,770 miles

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

offside+nearside rear inner wheelarches corrded

Fail 29 Mar 2021 78,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

engine oil leak

offside+nearside rear inner wheelarches corrded

Pass 18 Mar 2020 78,324 miles

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

Offside Front tyre minor cuts on inner sidewall

Offside Rear tyre minor cracks in tread

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 78,323 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front tyre minor cuts on inner sidewall

Offside Rear tyre minor cracks in tread

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 76,974 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 75,177 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + BACKING PLATE CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + BACKING PLATE CORRODED (3.5.1i)

PARKING BRAKE TRAVEL AT MAX. READINGS = OK

Fail 22 Mar 2018 75,177 miles

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + BACKING PLATE CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + BACKING PLATE CORRODED (3.5.1i)

PARKING BRAKE TRAVEL AT MAX. READINGS = OK

Pass 15 Mar 2017 73,874 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 73,874 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe flange (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 72,539 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 70,743 miles

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

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

corrosion appearing on both outer sills

Fail 2 Jun 2015 70,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

corrosion appearing on both outer sills

Pass 17 May 2014 67,341 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 57,177 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2013 57,176 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 54,713 miles

rear discs corroding

Fail 21 May 2012 54,712 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

f/r discs corroding

Pass 31 May 2011 52,528 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 49,686 miles

slight corrosion starting on rear discs

Pass 2 Jun 2009 44,677 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front blades smear slightly

Fail 2 Jun 2009 44,677 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front blades smear slightly

Pass 10 Jun 2008 38,095 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 32,522 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 32,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 25,536 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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DA02 WAU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 DA02 WAU, 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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DA02 WAU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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