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WF02 VSN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,394 mi
Last recorded63,394 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF02 VSN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 63,394 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 57,772 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/s/f Upper and lower arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/s/f Upper and lower arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 57,629 miles

N/s/f top and bottom suspension arms corroded.

O/s/f top and bottom suspension arms corroded.

Pass 22 Jun 2022 57,448 miles

n/s/f top and lower suspension arms corroded.

o/s/f top and lower suspension arms corroded.

Fail 22 Jun 2022 57,448 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lights inoperative. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

n/s/f top and lower suspension arms corroded.

o/s/f top and lower suspension arms corroded.

Pass 6 Jul 2021 56,980 miles

N/s and o/s/r top and lower suspension arms corroded.

n/s and o/s/f top and lower suspension arms corroded.

Pass 2 Jul 2020 56,202 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 55,391 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 53,732 miles

All suspension arms corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded but not excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 53,731 miles

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

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

All suspension arms corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded but not excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 51,307 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 49,799 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 May 2015 48,272 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

O/s/f brake has slight bind

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 45,840 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 5 Apr 2013 41,848 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 38,415 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 35,922 miles

REAR BRAKE DISC HAVE SURFACE CORROSION NOT TO EXCESS

Pass 23 Mar 2010 34,145 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 32,266 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 31,212 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 31,212 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 29,387 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 27,817 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 20,803 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 VSN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VSN, 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 VSN registered?

WF02 VSN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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