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WA02 LGW

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

89,457 mi
Last recorded89,457 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 89,457 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 87,468 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 79,017 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 73,968 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 73,575 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling the brake hose on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 66,269 miles

front and rear pads low

Fail 29 May 2019 66,269 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

front and rear pads low

Pass 1 Jun 2018 58,388 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 55,274 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 50,056 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 47,690 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 43,348 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 40,185 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre cracked on tread

Pass 17 Oct 2012 37,968 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 35,455 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 35,455 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 34,110 miles

o/s/f tyre tread close to limits

rear brake pads look low

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2009 31,812 miles

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

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

offside front tyre low on inner edge.

Pass 16 Oct 2008 29,377 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 25,644 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 22,745 miles

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

handbrake travel high

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside steering rack boot twisted

Pass 20 Feb 2006 18,302 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 LGW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LGW, 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 LGW registered?

WA02 LGW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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