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W877 WUT

2002 Mazda MX-5

Purple Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

71,331 mi
Last recorded71,331 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW877 WUT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 71,331 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 71,331 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 70,791 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 68,200 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 65,591 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 65,591 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 63,557 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 63,557 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 63,078 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 62,665 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 56,205 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 56,205 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 51,196 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2007 51,196 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 45,055 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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W877 WUT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 W877 WUT, 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 W877 WUT registered?

W877 WUT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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