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WF02 JWL

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

106,291 mi
Last recorded106,291 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF02 JWL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2023 106,291 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 101,005 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 97,519 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 97,512 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 94,213 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 90,205 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 86,476 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 86,475 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 82,039 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2013 77,968 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 73,856 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 69,630 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 65,369 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 65,369 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 60,428 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 60,428 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 55,831 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 51,064 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 43,293 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 JWL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 JWL, 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 JWL registered?

WF02 JWL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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