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MT02 WTN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

110,550 mi
Last recorded110,550 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT02 WTN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 110,550 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 104,426 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 97,623 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor , near sill has slight corrosion , but in a non -structural area

Pass 12 Aug 2022 88,974 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arches/ chassis rail both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 83,843 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 83,840 miles

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

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))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

under side covered in underseal

Pass 5 May 2020 83,354 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower wing, inner floor area,lower arms, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2020 83,351 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower wing, inner floor area,lower arms, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 81,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 78,597 miles

inner wings corroded

Exhaust corroded

Front and rear suspension arms corroded

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 Dec 2017 78,597 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust corroded

Front and rear suspension arms corroded

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)

inner wings corroded

n/s/f tyre valve split

Pass 13 Jan 2017 75,912 miles

under side corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2017 75,912 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

under side corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2016 72,509 miles

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

Fail 2 Jan 2016 72,509 miles

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

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 3 Jan 2015 70,094 miles

front discs in poor condition

offside front brake binding

Pass 3 Jan 2014 65,858 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2014 65,858 miles

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

front discs corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2013 59,870 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR OF OUTER SILL PANEL CORRODED AND GETTING THIN

Pass 10 Jan 2012 53,521 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON INNER SIDES OF DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON INNER SIDES OF DISCS

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

Fail 10 Jan 2012 53,521 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON INNER SIDES OF DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON INNER SIDES OF DISCS

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

Fail 10 Jan 2012 53,518 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

nearside front tyre has nail in it to close to repair

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit and uneven

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

wheel alignment check

Pass 6 Jan 2011 45,658 miles

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 6 Jan 2011 45,658 miles

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

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 22 May 2009 38,817 miles

damage to offside rearview mirror backing.

Pass 23 May 2008 32,111 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 25,625 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 18,578 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 10,571 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 WTN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 WTN, 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 WTN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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