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S26 WLS

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

82,972 mi
Last recorded82,972 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS26 WLS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 82,972 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 81,116 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 80,195 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 78,922 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 76,929 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 76,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 74,113 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion along inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion along inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 70,535 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small cracks in tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad worn very close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small cracks in tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small cracks in tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad worn very close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small cracks in tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 68,238 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 67,808 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 66,764 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 65,022 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 61,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 56,156 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 50,998 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 44,374 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 37,956 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 34,848 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 32,239 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 30,433 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 28,601 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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S26 WLS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 S26 WLS, 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 S26 WLS registered?

S26 WLS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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