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WF02 JWD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

119,009 mi
Last recorded119,009 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF02 JWD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 119,009 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed, corrosion assessment not possible

Fail 18 Jul 2025 118,963 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed, corrosion assessment not possible

Pass 4 Jul 2024 118,250 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bottom of wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Corrosion on Rear Arch

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bottom of wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Corrosion on rear arch

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear sub frame and suspension has heavy surface corrosion

front sub-frame and suspension has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2023 113,759 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

both sills corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2023 113,759 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

both sills corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2022 104,373 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 104,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 102,036 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 102,035 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 96,997 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened TOP AND BOTTOM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear OUTER SILL CORRODED

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened TOP AND BOTTOM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened TOP AND BOTTOM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BY ANTI ROLL BAR MOUNTING TO CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside OUTER SILL CORRODED

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened TOP AND BOTTOM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 96,754 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 95,943 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 90,180 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 81,954 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all suspension parts corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2014 71,127 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 60,574 miles

n/s and o/s front and rear upper and lower suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 15 Apr 2013 60,574 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s and o/s front and rear upper and lower suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 23 Mar 2012 53,498 miles

O/S REAR TYRE NAILED

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 5 Apr 2011 49,427 miles

POWER STEERING PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

SLIGHT CORROSION UNDER VEHICLE

Fail 5 Apr 2011 49,424 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

POWER STEERING PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

SLIGHT CORROSION UNDER VEHICLE

Pass 7 Apr 2010 44,851 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 38,732 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 38,728 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

all brake pads getting low

both rear tyres very low , early rectification advised

Pass 15 Apr 2008 33,717 miles

ALL BRAKE DISC INNER SURFACES STARTING TO CORRODE

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 12 Apr 2007 27,764 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 24,135 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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WF02 JWD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 WF02 JWD, 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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WF02 JWD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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