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WG02 FPJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,514 mi
Last recorded106,514 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 106,514 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 101,265 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 96,080 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 95,851 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 87,873 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 87,597 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 81,604 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 74,284 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 66,691 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 60,835 miles

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

rear pads geting low

Fail 10 Jul 2012 60,835 miles

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

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

rear pads geting low

Pass 1 Jul 2011 54,442 miles

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

both front brake disc pitted and corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2010 49,293 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 45,614 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front and rear susspension has a general covering of rust

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 41,616 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jul 2007 38,113 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 35,267 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 32,251 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 FPJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FPJ, 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 FPJ registered?

WG02 FPJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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