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WA02 OSZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

59,749 mi
Last recorded59,749 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 59,749 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 59,722 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 58,447 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 57,748 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 May 2014 57,121 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 56,546 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 55,846 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 55,771 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 12 May 2011 54,001 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

noise from rear exhaust box

Pass 29 Apr 2010 47,978 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 43,743 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 43,737 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2008 35,011 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 23,695 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 19,388 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 OSZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 OSZ, 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 OSZ registered?

WA02 OSZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 March 2002.

Is WA02 OSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA02 OSZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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