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WF02 VST

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

51,620 mi
Last recorded51,620 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF02 VST
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 51,620 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 51,620 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2025 49,912 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 48,577 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 46,820 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 May 2023 46,741 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 44,872 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill panel at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 42,427 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 40,090 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills and inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

all suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2018 39,889 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 39,353 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 39,329 miles

both rear tyres small cracks

rear pads worn

Fail 15 Sep 2016 39,329 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres small cracks

rear pads worn

Pass 9 Sep 2015 38,694 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 37,986 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 37,986 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 36,204 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 34,865 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 31,954 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 29,988 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 29,919 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 28,183 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 24,865 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 21,081 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 20,427 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 17,015 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 VST is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VST, 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 VST registered?

WF02 VST is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 August 2002.

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