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WG02 KFT

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,381 mi
Last recorded60,381 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG02 KFT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 60,381 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension components corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2018 60,381 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2017 58,042 miles

Oil leak ()

Front brake imbalance at maximum limits

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

corrosion front of nearside rear wheel arch/sill panel

corrosion on suspension components

front of nearside rear wheel arch/sill corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2016 55,572 miles

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

Front SLIGHT CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 18 Jun 2015 52,413 miles

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

surface corrosion nsr outer sill

surface corrosion on suspension

Fail 17 Jun 2015 52,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion nsr outer sill

surface corrosion on suspension

Pass 25 Jun 2014 50,156 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 46,412 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 46,403 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 43,894 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2011 38,912 miles

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

Front brake discs rusty

Fail 10 Jul 2009 28,527 miles

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

os wiper split

tyres in poor condition ,raised tread

Pass 10 Jul 2009 28,527 miles

os wiper split

tyres in poor condition ,raised tread

Pass 26 Jun 2008 25,355 miles

N/S/F Tyre starting to wear on outer edge.

Pass 27 Jun 2007 22,713 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 19,220 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 KFT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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