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FH02 WVR

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,035 mi
Last recorded69,035 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 WVR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 69,035 miles

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

underside of vehicle at various stages of corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2017 69,030 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads 1.6mm (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads 1.6mm (3.5.1g)

both rear inner wheel arches corroding

o/s sill corroding but not holed

under side gorrodinh

Pass 5 Jul 2014 68,095 miles

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

both sides outer sills surface corrosion

Fail 3 Jul 2014 68,090 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

both sides outer sills surface corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2012 67,936 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 67,375 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 64,666 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2010 64,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2009 60,828 miles

some surface corosion at rear of vehicle

Pass 30 May 2008 54,720 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 52,880 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 57,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 36,884 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 31,616 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 29,381 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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FH02 WVR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FH02 WVR, 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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FH02 WVR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2002.

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