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WF02 VDY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,185 mi
Last recorded46,185 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2023 46,185 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 45,441 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 41,858 miles

Rear Outer sills showing corrosion

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

Rear suspension arms showing corrosion

Fail 16 Dec 2020 41,857 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Outer sills showing corrosion

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

Rear suspension arms showing corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2019 34,920 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch chassis leg is rusty

Nearside rear lower inner sill corroded but not within prescribed area at time of test

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch chassis leg is rusty

Offside rear lower inner sill corroded but not within prescribed area at time of test

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along subframe to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 30,114 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock mounting bush is deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch chassis leg is rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch chassis leg is rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad is low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 25,925 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle in rusty condition

Fail 5 Jul 2017 25,924 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

underside of vehicle in rusty condition

Pass 8 Jul 2016 24,869 miles

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

Surface rusty under vehicle

Pass 3 Jul 2015 20,124 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 20,124 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 17,510 miles

Near side rear outer sill

Suspension arms rusty

off side rear outer sill

Fail 26 Jun 2014 17,510 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Near side rear outer sill

Suspension arms rusty

off side rear outer sill

Pass 3 Jul 2013 15,541 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 15,541 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 13,542 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 13,542 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 11,401 miles

All four tyres cracked in tread

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 10,062 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 10,062 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 8,653 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 6,837 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2007 5,800 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 5,415 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 VDY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VDY, 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 VDY registered?

WF02 VDY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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