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WG02 NZZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,310 mi
Last recorded81,310 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG02 NZZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 81,310 miles
Fail 27 May 2024 81,229 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 75,051 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 75,029 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 58,162 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 55,609 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 53,712 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 53,708 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 51,241 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 51,241 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 47,916 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 47,916 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 44,843 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 42,872 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 40,041 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 36,675 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 33,341 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 28,019 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 23,358 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 NZZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NZZ, 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 NZZ registered?

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

Is WG02 NZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG02 NZZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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