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WF02 JWG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

85,735 mi
Last recorded85,735 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF02 JWG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 85,735 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 79,238 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front tyres worn on edges

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

power steering pipes corroded

slight corrosion on front chassis rails both sides

Pass 12 Nov 2020 74,491 miles

Corrision to all suspension arms and coil springs.

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Just in front ot top suspension mount fixing point. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Under body corrosion to various points on the underside of the vehicle.

Fail 9 Nov 2020 74,473 miles

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

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

Corrision to all suspension arms and coil springs.

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Just in front ot top suspension mount fixing point. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Unable to check front wheel bearing due to bind on wheel.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Under body corrosion to various points on the underside of the vehicle.

Pass 10 Jun 2019 69,270 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

parking brake has little reserve travel

suspension components front and rear slightly corroded (springs, roll bars,sub frames ,and suspension arms

Pass 26 Apr 2011 67,314 miles

grease like residue around n/s/r caliper

Pass 26 Apr 2010 56,911 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 54,302 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 51,410 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 44,154 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 35,319 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 JWG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WF02 JWG, 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 WF02 JWG registered?

WF02 JWG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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