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SN02 WYW

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81,777 mi
Last recorded81,777 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN02 WYW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 81,777 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under body corrosion front and rear chassis and floor pans and inner sillls

Fail 9 Feb 2018 81,775 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under body corrosion front and rear chassis and floor pans and inner sillls

Pass 10 Feb 2017 78,867 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

all suspension arm corroded

engine management light on

Fail 23 Jan 2017 78,785 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

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

all suspension arm corroded

engine management warning light on

front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear

Fail 20 Jan 2017 78,761 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

all suspension arm corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2015 78,591 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 78,577 miles

rear metal brake pipes cleaned and greased.

Pass 4 Sep 2014 74,302 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Sep 2013 68,522 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 65,966 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 64,065 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 64,065 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 61,957 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 58,800 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 58,800 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 46,660 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 38,183 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 31,015 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 22,716 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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SN02 WYW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SN02 WYW, 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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SN02 WYW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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