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WG02 KFZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

120,075 mi
Last recorded120,075 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 120,075 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 112,806 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides, upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Slight bind to offside front and offside rear brakes

Fail 19 May 2022 112,771 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg corroded with in prescribed area of top arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg corroded but covers prevent close inspection (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 112,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 110,626 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 110,626 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 107,037 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 107,037 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 97,421 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 82,760 miles

Nearside rear outer sill is corroded but not considered to be excessive

Offside rear tyre is on 3mm

Pass 27 Jan 2016 72,412 miles

Nearside rear outer sill is corroded but not excessive

Fail 22 Jan 2016 72,405 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven offside appears lazy (3.7.B.2)

Both front brake discs are corroded and the drivers side has been hot

Nearside rear outer sill is corroded but not excessive

Pass 27 Jan 2015 635,785 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 58,463 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 41,744 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 36,994 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 36,994 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 34,553 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 31,982 miles

both front tyres close to legal limits

Pass 24 Jul 2008 24,010 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 21,082 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 16,818 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 KFZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KFZ, 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 KFZ registered?

WG02 KFZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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