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FD51 WAU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

79,480 mi
Last recorded79,480 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 WAU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 79,480 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front chassis leg areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 78,140 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 76,789 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg by anti roll bar and subframe mount corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 75,714 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 75,704 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill perforated (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 74,275 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 73,852 miles

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

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

both front tyres are cracking in the outer edge of tread

Pass 11 Jun 2013 73,055 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 73,044 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 72,270 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 72,270 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 May 2011 71,551 miles

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

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

all suspension arms corroded surfaces

front brake discs corroded inner surfaces

Pass 1 Jun 2010 70,451 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 58,527 miles

rear offside tyre under inflated

screw in tread of rear offside tyre

Fail 23 Jan 2009 58,527 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear offside tyre under inflated

screw in tread of rear offside tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2007 45,794 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 35,116 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 35,116 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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FD51 WAU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FD51 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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What year was FD51 WAU registered?

FD51 WAU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 January 2002.

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