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WA02 LHG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,408 mi
Last recorded130,408 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 LHG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 130,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 116,523 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE WALL DAMAGE

Fail 12 Apr 2018 116,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear TYRE WALL DAMAGE

Pass 27 Apr 2017 113,999 miles

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

Nearside damage to vehicle nearside front wing/door and rear wing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge and has slight damage to outer side wall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2017 113,905 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside damage to vehicle nearside front wing/door and rear wing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge and has slight damage to outer side wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 105,166 miles

Advise, nearside rear brake caliper dust seal damp possible fluid leak.

Fail 14 Apr 2016 104,772 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Advise, nearside rear brake caliper dust seal damp possible fluid leak.

Pass 12 May 2015 95,460 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 95,460 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 89,884 miles

front inner brake pads wearing low

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 8 Apr 2014 83,884 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front inner brake pads wearing low

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 6 Mar 2013 74,899 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 72,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2012 72,931 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2011 70,320 miles

n/s/r outer sill rusty

n/s/r tyre preishing

Fail 1 Mar 2010 67,288 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 67,288 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 63,976 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 60,284 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 59,215 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 57,332 miles

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

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 LHG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LHG, 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 LHG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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