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WG02 EJX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

47,081 mi
Last recorded47,081 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG02 EJX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 47,081 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underside heavily corroded throughout all components. Chassis in poor condition various holes outside prescribed areas.

Pass 4 May 2024 45,458 miles

Offside Front wing corroded at connection to outer sill.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear outer sill areas corroded and covered in a black underseal making inspection difficult. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion to subframes and suspension components front and rear.

Pass 27 Apr 2023 44,389 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 42,825 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 41,453 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 38,983 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 37,378 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear wheel arches corroded.

Pass 23 Apr 2018 35,375 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2018 353,755 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 33,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 30,670 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 26,540 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 21,415 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 20,632 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 19,417 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 18,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 16,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 16,767 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 14,682 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 14,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 13,489 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 12,084 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 10,294 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 EJX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 EJX, 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 EJX registered?

WG02 EJX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 July 2002.

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