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WG02 TVP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

70,173 mi
Last recorded70,173 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG02 TVP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 70,173 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 65,226 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 58,567 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 53,722 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 49,570 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 48,490 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 48,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 47,166 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 47,166 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 45,738 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 44,007 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 43,981 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center to rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 43,189 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 41,271 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 38,976 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 37,263 miles

wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 20 Apr 2012 34,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 34,885 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 31,876 miles

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 10 May 2010 28,346 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 26,514 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 25,296 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 23,303 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 20,646 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 19,025 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 TVP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 TVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG02 TVP registered?

WG02 TVP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 August 2002.

Is WG02 TVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG02 TVP shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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