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HG02 WVL

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,626 mi
Last recorded139,626 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 WVL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2026 139,626 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 139,621 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 138,044 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 137,419 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear all suspension arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2024 137,413 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear all suspension arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 134,730 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 128,766 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2021 122,844 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2020 119,051 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 119,051 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 116,605 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 112,939 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 112,939 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2017 109,830 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 106,908 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 103,537 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 97,990 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 93,754 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 89,614 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 87,104 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 83,723 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 74,550 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 74,549 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 66,616 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 58,554 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 51,886 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 45,241 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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HG02 WVL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HG02 WVL, 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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HG02 WVL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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