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MT02 WTD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

93,371 mi
Last recorded93,371 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT02 WTD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 93,371 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 93,370 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2023 86,302 miles

Nearside Outer SILL CORRODED

Pass 24 Jan 2022 81,056 miles

N/S OUTER SILL CORRODED

Pass 13 Jan 2021 80,818 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 79,954 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 78,734 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 78,734 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 77,562 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 76,456 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 76,456 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 75,445 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 75,445 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 2 May 2014 73,503 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 71,208 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 70,324 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 68,619 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 66,401 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 59,912 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 59,912 miles

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

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

offside front fog light not working

Fail 3 Feb 2009 49,810 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 49,810 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 49,213 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 32,972 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 32,972 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 26,205 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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MT02 WTD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 MT02 WTD, 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 MT02 WTD registered?

MT02 WTD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is MT02 WTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT02 WTD shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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