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FL02 WFA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,670 mi
Last recorded104,670 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL02 WFA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2021 104,670 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg/rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpan area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced undersill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg/rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill /undersill/inner wheel arch areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear suspension components etc.

some corrosion to front shock absorbers

some corrosion to top and sides of front chassis legs/rails & inner wing areas

some lack of headlamp images

Pass 20 Dec 2019 102,892 miles

corrosion underbody

Fail 17 Dec 2019 102,856 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion underbody

Pass 14 Dec 2018 100,183 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both front chassis are rusty

Pass 12 Dec 2017 93,346 miles

All front suspension bushes heavily perished

All rear suspension bushes heavily perished

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

Heavy surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 93,342 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

All front suspension bushes heavily perished

All rear suspension bushes heavily perished

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

Heavy surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 93,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven 31% (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tread (not repairable) (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to underside of vehicle

exhaust corroded

front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded

outer sills corroded

power steering pipes corroded

suspension components heavily cororded

suspension rubbers age cracking

Pass 1 Nov 2016 86,998 miles

corrosion to o/s/ outer sill

corrosion to suspension components

corrosion to underside of vehicle

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

slight dampness around o/s/f shock absorber

slight play in o/s/f drop link

Fail 1 Nov 2016 86,998 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion to o/s/ outer sill

corrosion to suspension components

corrosion to underside of vehicle

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

slight dampness around o/s/f shock absorber

slight play in o/s/f drop link

Pass 27 Oct 2015 81,351 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 81,351 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 74,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion to suspension components

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2014 74,325 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion to suspension components

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2013 65,539 miles

front pads 75 per worn

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

some rusting to front and rear sub frames

some rusting to o/s/r disc

Pass 5 Nov 2012 57,083 miles

Oil leak

rusting to front and rear suspention units

some rusting to underbody

Pass 2 Nov 2011 51,308 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 44,603 miles

rear brake discs in a rusty condition

Fail 2 Nov 2009 37,315 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 37,315 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 34,366 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 34,338 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 May 2008 29,270 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 24,035 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 18,940 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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FL02 WFA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FL02 WFA, 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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FL02 WFA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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