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WG02 AAJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

75,970 mi
Last recorded75,970 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG02 AAJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 75,970 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 73,961 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 73,961 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2024 70,798 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 67,704 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 64,025 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 61,572 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 60,216 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 58,614 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 56,698 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 56,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 55,141 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 53,101 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 50,714 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 48,962 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 48,957 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2013 46,302 miles

advise rear of sill coroding near side rear.

Pass 21 May 2012 43,588 miles

n/s/r outer sill has surface corrosion

Pass 17 May 2011 40,349 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 38,283 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 35,264 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 31,646 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 26,861 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2006 22,583 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2006 22,583 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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WG02 AAJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 WG02 AAJ, 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 WG02 AAJ registered?

WG02 AAJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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The MOT history for WG02 AAJ shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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