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MK02 WEC

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,608 mi
Last recorded81,608 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 WEC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2019 81,608 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight bind

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear inner rear quarter pannel corroded and holed

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 79,302 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner arch/sill corroded and holed

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both outer sills corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2018 79,285 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner arch/sill corroded and holed

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both outer sills corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2017 76,554 miles

under body corroded

Nearside Front chassis corroded

Nearside Front tyre perrished and worn on edges

Offside Front chassis corroded

Offside Front tyre perrished on tread

Oil leak ()

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

Rear both outer sills corroded

eml on

front and rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2017 76,511 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front chassis corroded

Nearside Front tyre perrished and worn on edges

Offside Front chassis corroded

Offside Front tyre perrished on tread

Oil leak ()

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

Rear both outer sills corroded

eml on

front and rear suspension arms corroded

under body corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2016 72,910 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre perrished

Nearside Rear outter sill corroded

front and rear suspension arms corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f chassis corroded

oil leak

underbody corroded

windscreen marked

Pass 14 Jul 2015 70,241 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/f chassis corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2015 70,241 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/f chassis corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2014 64,487 miles

Oil leak

engine management light on

Fail 9 Jul 2014 64,487 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 26 Jul 2013 53,510 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 53,504 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 42,098 miles

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

ecu fault light stays on

Pass 12 Jul 2011 33,507 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 33,507 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

exhaust mounting bracket starting to corrode

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

offside rear h/brake effort slightly low

slight corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe

Pass 1 Sep 2010 30,354 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 30,354 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 28,881 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 24,337 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 22,666 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 21,118 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 23,887 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 WEC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WEC, 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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MK02 WEC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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