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WG02 FPV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

138,552 mi
Last recorded138,552 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 138,552 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 134,325 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 124,441 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 124,436 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 118,592 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear sub frame is corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2021 118,592 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

rear sub frame is corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2020 116,031 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassic (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 116,031 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine water leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassic (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassic (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 116,029 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 102,282 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 102,282 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 87,196 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 71,808 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 May 2016 71,808 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 58,220 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 45,144 miles

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

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

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 24 Jun 2013 43,516 miles

handbrake travel high

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Fail 24 Jun 2013 43,516 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

handbrake travel high

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 20 Jun 2012 41,867 miles

handbrake travel high

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 21 Jun 2011 39,581 miles

handbrake travel high

nearside rear outer sill corroding

nearside wiper blade starting to split

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 17 Jun 2010 36,864 miles

power steering pipes slightly corroded

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Jun 2009 34,527 miles

corrosion on nearside outer sill

rear number plate starting to seperate

Pass 17 Jun 2008 29,799 miles

hand brake travel high

Pass 26 Jun 2007 24,388 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 19,209 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 FPV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FPV, 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 FPV registered?

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

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