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WG02 TVN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,111 mi
Last recorded121,111 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG02 TVN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 121,111 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 112,026 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 104,020 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 93,943 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 93,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 86,452 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 86,452 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 82,287 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s/f and both rear tyre valves are slightly perished

Fail 12 Mar 2015 82,287 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

n/s/f and both rear tyre valves are slightly perished

Pass 15 Mar 2014 77,877 miles

Offside brake caliper damp

nearside and offside wiper rubbers starting to split

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2014 77,846 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside wiper rubbers starting to split

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2013 73,897 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 71,182 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 71,164 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 69,013 miles

off side rear hand brake low effort

Fail 24 Mar 2011 68,982 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

off side rear hand brake low effort

Pass 1 Apr 2010 65,926 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 60,480 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 52,359 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 43,709 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 35,449 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2005 27,016 miles

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)

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 TVN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc 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 TVN, 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 TVN registered?

WG02 TVN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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