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WG02 FPU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

106,717 mi
Last recorded106,717 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG02 FPU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 106,717 miles

Coolant leak Hose to engine ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 104,837 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi railing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi railing (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 100,457 miles

Centre exhaust system badly corroded from manifold back

Pass 10 Aug 2015 76,782 miles

BALL JOINT RUBBERS PERRISHED,

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 96,774 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

ball joint rubbers perrished,

Pass 15 Jul 2014 92,695 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2014 92,691 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2013 87,959 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2012 81,296 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 72,199 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 65,161 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 57,345 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 49,842 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 38,811 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 29,315 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 FPU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FPU, 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 FPU registered?

WG02 FPU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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