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PL02 WZT

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,213 mi
Last recorded114,213 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL02 WZT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 114,213 miles

park brake low effort

tailpipe heavily corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 99,453 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 99,451 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury number plate cover sharp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 88,172 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on edge's,offside front starting to wear on inner edge.

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 88,160 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on edge's,offside front starting to wear on inner edge.

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 82,626 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 16 Aug 2016 79,242 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Sep 2015 75,160 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 72,091 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 68,817 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 68,813 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 63,574 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 63,572 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 59,422 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 59,422 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 55,385 miles

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

advise near side front tyre side wall damage

Pass 9 Sep 2010 55,385 miles

advise near side front tyre side wall damage

Pass 26 Aug 2009 50,252 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 46,088 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 41,091 miles

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

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

advise hand brake travel

Pass 6 Jul 2006 25,651 miles

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

light damage to front number plate

smear on front wipers

Pass 27 Jul 2005 20,028 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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PL02 WZT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PL02 WZT, 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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PL02 WZT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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