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EA02 WDW

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,263 mi
Last recorded127,263 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 WDW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 127,263 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 126,785 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2021 124,793 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 124,473 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 122,740 miles

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

Slight cracking to all 4 tyres.

Fail 22 Apr 2017 122,618 miles

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

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

Slight cracking to all 4 tyres.

Pass 15 Apr 2016 118,340 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc corroding

Pass 8 Jun 2015 118,168 miles

both sides rear outer sills,outer skins corroded

Pass 30 May 2014 117,877 miles

both sides rear outer sills weak

Fail 22 May 2014 117,877 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both sides rear outer sills weak

Pass 5 Jun 2013 117,690 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 116,592 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 115,835 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 115,117 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 113,555 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 107,088 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 107,088 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 91,617 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2007 91,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 72,882 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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EA02 WDW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EA02 WDW, 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 EA02 WDW registered?

EA02 WDW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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