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FL02 WPD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,300 mi
Last recorded129,300 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL02 WPD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2022 129,300 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Hole in inner sill and wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 128,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2018 128,201 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 127,517 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust ok slight seepage of gases from a joint (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 118,763 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 117,832 miles

Front brake pads look low.

Fail 27 Feb 2013 117,772 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front brake pads look low.

Pass 17 Feb 2012 115,098 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 112,758 miles

Brake pads look quite low.

Pass 1 Mar 2010 109,555 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 108,023 miles

Brake discs are corroding.

N/s front and o/s rear tyres are getting close to the limit.

O/s front tyre has a cut in the outer wall.

Various suspension components are corroding.

Fail 26 Feb 2009 107,940 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Brake discs are corroding.

N/s front and o/s rear tyres are getting close to the limit.

O/s front tyre has a cut in the outer wall.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Various suspension components are corroding.

Pass 26 Feb 2008 106,122 miles

all suspension arms slightly rusty

Pass 27 Feb 2007 103,940 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 101,605 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 WPD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 FL02 WPD, 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 WPD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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