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T222 WBC

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

94,048 mi
Last recorded94,048 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT222 WBC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 94,048 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 92,791 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 92,238 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 92,238 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe leaking/burst (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear brake pipe burst (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2022 91,858 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 91,858 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 91,478 miles

exhaust rear joint in poor condition

Pass 8 Dec 2020 91,104 miles

Offside Rear slight seepage of fluid around brake caliper area

Pass 13 Dec 2019 90,846 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 90,280 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 89,492 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 88,745 miles

exhaust rear joint in poor condition

Pass 30 Nov 2015 87,488 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 85,238 miles

front part of chassis rails corroded

sills corroded slightly

Fail 6 Dec 2013 82,462 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 82,462 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 79,618 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 79,618 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak

Pass 13 Dec 2011 77,408 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 16 Dec 2010 73,846 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 70,175 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 70,175 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 63,748 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 54,837 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 45,605 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 39,901 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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T222 WBC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 T222 WBC, 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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T222 WBC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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