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WA02 HWO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

119,655 mi
Last recorded119,655 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 HWO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 119,655 miles

Both sills corroded but not weakened

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 110,501 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 106,143 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 106,129 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 102,467 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underbody and components covered in underseal

Pass 21 Apr 2021 89,265 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 89,255 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to limit advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 86,938 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 86,912 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 81,861 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 77,425 miles

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

Nearside Front brake has slight bind advise attention

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases advise replacement poor condition (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 68,659 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 68,659 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 65,445 miles

Nearside front wheel binding when rotated by hand

Pass 15 Apr 2014 63,478 miles

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

nearside front brake binding when rotated by hand

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2013 62,373 miles

Nearside front wheel binding when rotated by hand

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Apr 2012 60,603 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 60,603 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 58,243 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 55,490 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 55,488 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 44,345 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 36,216 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 32,904 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 27,428 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 HWO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HWO, 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 HWO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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