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S999 WOB

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

69,208 mi
Last recorded69,208 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS999 WOB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 69,208 miles

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

under the car all 4 Suspension's spring mounting prescribed area is corroded.

Pass 25 Oct 2023 69,183 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 68,806 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 67,850 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis outer face (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 66,830 miles

Corrosion to NSR inner sill - not excessive

Corrosion to rear outer sills - not excessive

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer face of OSF chassis under wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 64,692 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer face of OSF chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 64,692 miles

Steering locking device ineffective Nearside track rod end lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer face of OSF chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 61,684 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 57,035 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 57,022 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 48,689 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 40,619 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 37,923 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 34,807 miles

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

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 33,173 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 28,903 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 18,108 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 16,196 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 14,292 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 11,151 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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S999 WOB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 S999 WOB, 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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S999 WOB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 August 2002.

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