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HG02 WVW

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,178 mi
Last recorded86,178 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 WVW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 86,178 miles

UNDERBODY RIGID AND MECHANICAL PARTS COROSSION

Pass 6 Sep 2024 84,533 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 82,362 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking between engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2023 82,352 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking between engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 79,716 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 77,047 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 77,047 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components touching spring ,relocated (5.3.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 74,645 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 72,252 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 72,186 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 71,870 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 71,021 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 71,021 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 66,151 miles

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

corrosion to some suspension components

damage to bodywork

damage to both bumpers

front no plate cracked

ns no plate light dim

ns side repeater broken & taped over

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2015 66,151 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

corrosion to some suspension components

damage to bodywork

damage to both bumpers

front no plate cracked

ns no plate light dim

ns side repeater broken & taped over

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2014 58,936 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

Fail 18 Dec 2014 58,936 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2013 52,073 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2013 52,073 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 47,173 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 37,397 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 22,779 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 19,200 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 16,359 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 14,304 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 12,068 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 9,745 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 WVW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc 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 WVW, 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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What year was HG02 WVW registered?

HG02 WVW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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