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MK02 WEF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

99,785 mi
Last recorded99,785 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 WEF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 99,785 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 97,221 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 96,765 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 89,157 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion cill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion cill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 81,680 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 77,175 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear sill has corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2013 72,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both rear tyres crackin g on edge of sidewall to tread pattern

Pass 23 Jan 2012 68,896 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front upper and lower suspension arms surface corrosion

nearside rear,offside rear upper and lower suspension arms surface corrosion

offside front upper and lower suspension arms surface corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2011 64,612 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

surface corrosion front and rear suspension components

Pass 7 Jan 2010 60,702 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 57,635 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 52,180 miles

power steering pipes corroded at rack

Fail 26 Jan 2008 52,180 miles

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

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

power steering pipes corroded at rack

Pass 2 Jan 2007 46,022 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 WEF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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

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