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NA02 WBJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

61,949 mi
Last recorded61,949 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA02 WBJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2021 61,949 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 61,557 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 61,496 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 61,496 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 Sep 2016 61,379 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 59,190 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both sides front to rear floors in various places (6.1.B.2)

General all over corrosion to all front and rear suspension components and coil springs

Near side rear tyre inner edge slightly worn

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion Both sides inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Both sides lower inner wheel arches/end sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 59,190 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Body has slight corrosion Both sides front to rear floors in various places (6.1.B.2)

General all over corrosion to all front and rear suspension components and coil springs

Near side rear tyre inner edge slightly worn

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion Both sides inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Both sides lower inner wheel arches/end sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 52,874 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 48,679 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 47,939 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 44,639 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 44,639 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 42,091 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 38,978 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 38,978 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 31,641 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 26,933 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)

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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NA02 WBJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NA02 WBJ, 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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NA02 WBJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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