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DS02 WTO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,875 mi
Last recorded68,875 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 WTO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 68,875 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside sill slightly rusty

Pass 25 Sep 2015 68,123 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 66,358 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 65,718 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 62,787 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 58,382 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 58,382 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

front brake discs corroded on inner surface

Pass 30 Oct 2009 48,466 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 38,956 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 33,152 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 28,155 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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DS02 WTO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 DS02 WTO, 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 DS02 WTO registered?

DS02 WTO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 August 2002.

Is DS02 WTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS02 WTO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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