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WG02 KZH

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,362 mi
Last recorded122,362 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 122,362 miles

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

washers poor

Pass 11 Sep 2019 113,221 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 109,395 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 106,231 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 103,370 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 100,090 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 100,090 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 94,575 miles

nearside front and rear tyre low on inner edges

nearside rear outer sill corroded

offside rear outer sill heavily corroded/weak

rear suspension corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2014 94,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front and rear tyre low on inner edges

nearside rear outer sill corroded

offside rear outer sill heavily corroded/weak

rear suspension corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2013 91,603 miles

nearside front brake hose starting to crack

nearside front tyre on 2mm on inner edge

rear outer sills corroded and weak

suspension,floors and exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2012 88,548 miles

all floors and sills corroded

nearside front tyre low on outer edge

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

Fail 12 Jul 2012 88,548 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all floors and sills corroded

nearside front tyre low on outer edge

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 14 Jul 2011 83,243 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 75,034 miles

FRONT DISC'S WELL WORN CORRODED WITH POOR PAD CONTACT

FRONT SIDE LIGHTS SLIGHTLY DIM

OFFSIDE REAR OUTER SILL CORRODED

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Fail 22 Jun 2010 75,034 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

FRONT DISC'S WELL WORN CORRODED WITH POOR PAD CONTACT

FRONT SIDE LIGHTS SLIGHTLY DIM

OFFSIDE REAR OUTER SILL CORRODED

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 17 Jul 2009 65,418 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 55,009 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 44,290 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 32,911 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 32,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2005 24,857 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 24,857 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 KZH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 KZH, 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 KZH registered?

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

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