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MT02 WTL

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,249 mi
Last recorded134,249 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 134,249 miles

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

slight corrosion rear sub frame

Pass 13 Sep 2018 130,430 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 130,428 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 126,707 miles

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

handbrake long travel

steering rack damp

underneath and osr outter sill light corrosion

Fail 31 Aug 2017 126,695 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

handbrake long travel

steering rack damp

underneath and osr outter sill light corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2016 122,433 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 122,396 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre brake light not working

Pass 15 Oct 2013 122,384 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pads low

surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components ok at time of test with corrosion assessment tool some on sills also

Pass 28 Aug 2012 122,297 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 122,263 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

front and rear brake pads worn

offside rear tyre pressure low

Pass 27 Aug 2010 117,781 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 117,781 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 106,208 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 94,790 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 74,903 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 51,037 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 51,037 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 40,700 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 WTL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WTL, 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 WTL registered?

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

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