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WF02 XSO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

89,813 mi
Last recorded89,813 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF02 XSO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 89,813 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 89,104 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 88,263 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2022 88,212 miles

Central Front Emission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 86,364 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms,front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 86,347 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms,front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 85,498 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 85,548 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 83,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 80,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 78,144 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 75,741 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 75,741 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 71,612 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear lower wishbone surface corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2014 66,928 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 65,161 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 63,825 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 62,966 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 61,999 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 60,991 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 59,384 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 45,962 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 36,982 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 XSO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 XSO, 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 XSO registered?

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

Is WF02 XSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF02 XSO shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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