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MT02 WTG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

93,131 mi
Last recorded93,131 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT02 WTG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 93,131 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 93,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 87,865 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

all coil springs showing signs of corrosion

exhaust system corroded

rear brake discs showing signs of wear

Fail 14 Mar 2016 87,815 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

all coil springs showing signs of corrosion

exhaust system corroded

rear brake discs showing signs of wear

Pass 23 Mar 2015 84,287 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all coil springs showing signs of corrosion

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

rear brake discs slightly worn / corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2014 79,437 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all coil springs showing signs of corrosion

corrosion to rear wheel arch / sill sections

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2013 74,430 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

all coil springs showing signs of corrosion

exhaust system corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2013 74,430 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

all coil springs showing signs of corrosion

exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2012 69,747 miles

all coil springs showing signs of corrosion

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion / wear (inner faces)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 63,810 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

inner faces of front brake discs showing signs of wear

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear coil springs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2010 57,625 miles

Both rear coil springs showing signs of corrosion

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs showing signs of wear (inner faces)

rear Brake discs showing signs of wear (inner faces)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 52,050 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both rear coil spring showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2008 45,553 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 39,597 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 35,557 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 28,529 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 WTG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MT02 WTG, 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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MT02 WTG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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