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SP02 WYF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

51,895 mi
Last recorded51,895 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP02 WYF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 51,895 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear brake pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 51,895 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear brake pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 50,829 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 49,049 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 48,157 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 48,157 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 46,651 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 45,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 41,450 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 36,820 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

slight cracking onsidewall to tyre treads

Pass 5 Oct 2010 31,784 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front position light bulbs dim

Fail 5 Oct 2010 31,784 miles

Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front position light bulbs dim

Pass 7 Oct 2009 23,071 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 21,182 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 19,550 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 17,334 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 11,863 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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SP02 WYF 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 82.4%.

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 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 SP02 WYF, 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 SP02 WYF registered?

SP02 WYF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 May 2002.

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