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WF02 VDT

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,875 mi
Last recorded49,875 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 49,875 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear inner edge + cracking/perished outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 48,833 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 47,686 miles

light corrosion to underside

Pass 4 Jul 2016 46,005 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 44,491 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 43,247 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r, o/s/r and n/s/f tyres have all started to perrish and crack on tread

Pass 27 Jun 2013 44,816 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 24 Jun 2013 44,808 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine management light on

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Jul 2012 44,713 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)

offside front has a slight bind

Pass 25 Jun 2011 43,099 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 43,099 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 39,837 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 36,325 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 33,087 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2007 27,929 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres inner edge raised tread 2mm

nearside rear inner edge raised tread 2mm

Pass 24 Apr 2006 20,390 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 VDT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VDT, 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 VDT registered?

WF02 VDT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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The MOT history for WF02 VDT shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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