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WA02 OTK

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

86,558 mi
Last recorded86,558 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 OTK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 86,558 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both side rear outer sills getting weak

Pass 9 Jan 2020 85,333 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 82,626 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 79,103 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 79,103 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 75,487 miles
Pass 1 May 2016 74,279 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front both tyres badly perished and cracked

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished and cracked

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 May 2015 72,711 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 72,711 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 68,150 miles

both rear outer sill corroding

both rear tyres perishing

nsr brake hanging on slightly

Pass 26 Mar 2013 63,017 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 62,230 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 62,229 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 58,363 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 50,927 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 46,878 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 42,622 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 37,743 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 32,678 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 OTK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OTK, 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 OTK registered?

WA02 OTK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2002.

Is WA02 OTK safe to buy?

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