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WA02 LGU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

67,293 mi
Last recorded67,293 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 LGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 67,293 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 67,293 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 64,189 miles

under side rusting

Fail 27 Aug 2015 64,188 miles

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

under side rusting

Pass 28 Aug 2014 59,867 miles

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

suspenion corroding

Fail 28 Aug 2014 59,867 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

suspenion corroding

Pass 21 Aug 2013 56,577 miles

under side rusting

Pass 24 Aug 2012 52,328 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 47,212 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 43,973 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 43,891 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 40,991 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 40,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 37,631 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 33,488 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 27,824 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 22,780 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 LGU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WA02 LGU, 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 LGU registered?

WA02 LGU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2002.

Is WA02 LGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA02 LGU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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