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WA02 HWM

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

43,414 mi
Last recorded43,414 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 HWM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 43,414 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 42,126 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 42,126 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 40,499 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 39,627 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 35,908 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 33,102 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 32,149 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 31,264 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 30,096 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 27,420 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 26,639 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2015 25,718 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 23,380 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 20,183 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 19,415 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 17,962 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 15,045 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 12,296 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 9,269 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 6,904 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 HWM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 HWM, 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 WA02 HWM registered?

WA02 HWM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is WA02 HWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA02 HWM shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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