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WG02 AAZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,866 mi
Last recorded116,866 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG02 AAZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 116,866 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 112,525 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 106,667 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 96,260 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 83,880 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 79,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 79,445 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 73,245 miles

Both rear outer sills heavily corroded, although not within a prescribed area.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 73,046 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2011 67,946 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 61,613 miles

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

front discs rusty

o/s/r inner tyre side wall cracking

Pass 29 Jul 2009 56,343 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 56,180 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 50,097 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 46,131 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 46,131 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 38,676 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 AAZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WG02 AAZ, 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 WG02 AAZ registered?

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

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