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WF02 VEH

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

128,121 mi
Last recorded128,121 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 128,121 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and o/s/f (chassis rails) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and o/s/f and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s/f . upper and lower and rear heavy corrosion in arears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front and o/s/f brake backplates corroded

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

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and o/s/r outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/r deteriorated and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively and o/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2022 128,121 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak holed on joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and o/s/f (chassis rails) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and o/s/f and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s/f . upper and lower and rear heavy corrosion in arears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front and o/s/f brake backplates corroded

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

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and o/s/r outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/r deteriorated and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively and o/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2021 124,002 miles

offside front brake back plate corroded

offside rear park brake figures only just met minimum requirements

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2021 124,002 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

offside front brake back plate corroded

offside rear park brake figures only just met minimum requirements

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2021 123,948 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner chassis rail under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside front brake back plate corroded

offside rear park brake figures only just met minimum requirements

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2020 121,881 miles

front and rear pads worn thin and rear discs corroded

front and rear suspension arms slightly corroded

front inner wheel arches corroded slightly

offside front inner chassis leg corroded slightly

radiator leaking slightly

Pass 24 Apr 2019 116,827 miles

Front and rear sub frames corroded slightly

Rear exhaust joint corroded and blowing slightly

Fail 15 Apr 2019 116,824 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Inner chassis rail painted white (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Inner wheel arch painted white (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Inner chassis rail painted white (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Inner wheel arch painted white (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front and rear sub frames corroded slightly

Rear exhaust joint corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 24 Apr 2018 112,231 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2018 111,710 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corrosion all over underneath suspension & chassis

Fail 31 Jan 2018 111,710 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corrosion all over underneath suspension & chassis

Pass 22 Apr 2016 109,110 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 9 Apr 2015 104,794 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 104,794 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 97,239 miles

corrosion to offside sill, not currently excessive and not affecting strength.

front number plate surround damaged, still secure

Fail 21 Mar 2014 97,239 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to offside sill, not currently excessive and not affecting strength.

front number plate surround damaged, still secure

Pass 16 Apr 2013 94,062 miles

engine management light on

o s r outer sill area slightly corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2013 94,062 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine management light on

o s r outer sill area slightly corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2011 90,409 miles

corrosion on rear coil springs

n/s/r tyre getting near to limit of wear and worn on inner edge

o/s wiper smearing slightly

some corrosion on n/s/r brake pipe

surface corrosion on o/s outer sill

Fail 3 Oct 2011 90,405 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion on rear coil springs

n/s/r tyre getting near to limit of wear and worn on inner edge

o/s wiper smearing slightly

some corrosion on n/s/r brake pipe

surface corrosion on o/s outer sill

Pass 30 Sep 2010 80,555 miles

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

offside front fog lamp damaged.

Pass 14 Aug 2009 69,926 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 58,676 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2007 45,444 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 33,897 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 VEH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VEH, 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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WF02 VEH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 May 2002.

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