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FV02 WCN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

88,423 mi
Last recorded88,423 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 WCN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2022 88,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 87,264 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 82,287 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 82,289 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 76,653 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 75,311 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 75,311 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 73,388 miles

Nearside Rear caliper spring pivot point worn

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Jun 2017 71,375 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 67,650 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 62,997 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 57,381 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 57,381 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust support bracket insecure

Pass 16 Sep 2013 56,665 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 54,744 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 54,744 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/r outer sill starting to corrode

o/s/r outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 8 Sep 2011 51,392 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 45,630 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 39,985 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 34,583 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 28,987 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 23,780 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 23,771 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FV02 WCN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FV02 WCN, 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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FV02 WCN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 August 2002.

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