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WF02 SXH

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

94,369 mi
Last recorded94,369 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF02 SXH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 94,369 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front and rear suspension components corroded/ undersealed

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 94,286 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front and rear Suspension components corroded

Offside Front Sill corroded and bolt on wing heavily corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded front and rear

Pass 14 Jan 2025 93,206 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all except n/s/r perished - 2015 tyres and o/s/f sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 92,232 miles

Nearside Front start of corrosion chassis

Pass 2 Feb 2023 90,274 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 88,551 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 87,557 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 87,557 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 86,427 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 83,142 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 79,481 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 76,521 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 72,709 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 69,504 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 66,429 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 63,794 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 61,708 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 58,394 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 51,565 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 44,948 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 40,576 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 31,902 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 30,551 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 23,155 miles

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

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

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 SXH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WF02 SXH, 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 WF02 SXH registered?

WF02 SXH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 June 2002.

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The MOT history for WF02 SXH shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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