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WF02 ZWH

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,160 mi
Last recorded76,160 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF02 ZWH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 76,160 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 75,344 miles

Front both brake back plates corroding

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 75,331 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and play in it (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded out of t piece (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis rail next to anti roll bar mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis rail next to anti roll bar mount point (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both front brake plates corroding

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arm and offside rear lower arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 74,187 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 74,146 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2023 72,915 miles

front and rear suspension arms and components corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 10 May 2023 72,915 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

front and rear suspension arms and components corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2022 71,847 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 70,763 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2021 70,748 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached rubber bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached rubber bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 May 2020 69,525 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 68,319 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 66,775 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 65,438 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 63,087 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 21 May 2015 60,239 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 60,237 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 57,187 miles

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

earth strap broken to rear diff

Fail 19 May 2014 57,187 miles

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

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

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

earth strap broken to rear diff

Pass 14 May 2013 53,746 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 50,167 miles

handbrake travel high

nearside front inner brake disc corroded

nearside wiper blade starting to smear screen

offside front inner brake disc corroded

offside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 12 May 2011 46,702 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 42,999 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 May 2009 38,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 May 2008 34,836 miles

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

brake pedal rubber wearing on edge

rear number plate starting to seperate

Pass 11 May 2007 30,444 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 23,695 miles

All four tyres on 2mm tread

All four tyres starting to crack between tread

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 ZWH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZWH, 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 ZWH registered?

WF02 ZWH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 May 2002.

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