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MK02 WDS

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,291 mi
Last recorded94,291 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 WDS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 94,291 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 94,280 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2018 94,243 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 92,440 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general corrosion to all under body (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 90,017 miles

Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 90,014 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 88,266 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 88,266 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 85,417 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 85,413 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 80,351 miles

N/s/r brake pipe corroding

O/s/r brake pad very low

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 20 Feb 2012 75,939 miles

N/s/r brake pipe to flexi corroding

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 71,360 miles

N/s/r brake pipe corroded

O/s/f road wheel buckled

Fail 16 Feb 2011 71,360 miles

N/s/r brake pipe corroded

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

O/s/f road wheel buckled

Pass 11 Feb 2010 67,713 miles

Both rear brake discs worn

Front brake discs pitted on inner disc face

Front brake pads getting low

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Feb 2009 64,640 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 61,024 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 48,485 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 32,802 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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MK02 WDS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MK02 WDS, 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 MK02 WDS registered?

MK02 WDS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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