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WA02 HWL

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,241 mi
Last recorded101,241 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 HWL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 101,241 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 101,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 98,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rusty both sides at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 95,662 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 91,922 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 87,203 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 82,604 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 80,156 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 77,188 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 73,749 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 70,688 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 70,687 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 67,922 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 67,922 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 64,479 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 59,957 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 54,808 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface corrosion forming on various suspension components

Pass 2 Mar 2012 50,599 miles

Handbrake near to maximum travel.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2011 46,269 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 42,173 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 37,657 miles

Front inner brake pads appear to be getting low.Unable to see them clearly so advise wheels are taken off and a full check carried out.

Pass 21 Feb 2008 33,076 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

STRONGLY ADVISE OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE REPLACED VERY SOON

both rear tyres getting low on 3mm

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2007 28,230 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2006 23,088 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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WA02 HWL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WA02 HWL, 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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WA02 HWL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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