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SL02 WTE

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

66,068 mi
Last recorded66,068 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 WTE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2016 66,068 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 66,068 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 63,039 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 63,039 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 58,479 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 58,479 miles

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

front heat shield corroded

Pass 3 May 2013 53,815 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 May 2013 53,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre wearing thin on outside

Pass 12 May 2012 49,911 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 49,911 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 45,659 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 May 2011 45,659 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 41,108 miles
Pass 4 May 2009 36,595 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 32,673 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 29,498 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 25,502 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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SL02 WTE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SL02 WTE, 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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SL02 WTE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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