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LK02 WPL

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

95,431 mi
Last recorded95,431 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK02 WPL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 95,431 miles

floor pans surface corroded

front suspension sub frame surface corroded

rear suspension sub frame surface corroded

suspension components/brake components surface corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2021 93,679 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 92,625 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 86,441 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 85,928 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 85,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 84,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 83,558 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 83,558 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 82,440 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 81,338 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 80,971 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2012 80,254 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 67,250 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 67,246 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 57,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 48,084 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 48,084 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 40,791 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 33,204 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 29,119 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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LK02 WPL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LK02 WPL, 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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LK02 WPL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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