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DA02 WBL

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

44,849 mi
Last recorded44,849 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 WBL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 44,849 miles

under body of car is corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2024 42,035 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 41,569 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 40,874 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

under vehicle corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2021 40,414 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 40,093 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 39,371 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 38,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 37,805 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 37,130 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 36,155 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 34,755 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 33,555 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 32,100 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 29,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 29,766 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 28,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 26,159 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 23,768 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 21,298 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 18,720 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 18,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 WBL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DA02 WBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA02 WBL registered?

DA02 WBL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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