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WA02 HWX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

76,321 mi
Last recorded76,321 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 HWX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 76,321 miles

Nearside Rear sill corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 27 Apr 2018 76,321 miles

Nearside Rear sill corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 73,293 miles

Offside Front brake slight binding

Offside Front chassis leg corrosion

Pass 5 May 2016 71,575 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 May 2016 71,566 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 67,395 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 64,829 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 61,300 miles

Offside front brake is slightly binding

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

Pass 2 May 2012 59,579 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 56,462 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 53,415 miles

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

front brake discs inner surface edges slightly corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2009 50,662 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 48,039 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 45,186 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 41,532 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 HWX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA02 HWX registered?

WA02 HWX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 April 2002.

Is WA02 HWX safe to buy?

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