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WG02 XYB

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,629 mi
Last recorded130,629 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG02 XYB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 130,629 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 130,611 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 121,800 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 121,798 miles

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 108,525 miles

Corrosion to outer sills

Engine management light on

Exhaust system very rusty

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 108,525 miles

Corrosion to outer sills

Engine management light on

Exhaust system very rusty

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 101,880 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 89,710 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 86,317 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 86,317 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 77,158 miles

front brake discs pitted/scord

rear brake imbalance and o/s/r brake some binding

Fail 23 Sep 2011 77,158 miles

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

front brake discs pitted/scord

rear brake imbalance and o/s/r brake some binding

Pass 18 Oct 2010 68,617 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 68,613 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 58,941 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 50,723 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 50,723 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 40,967 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 33,200 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 32,632 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 28,191 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 XYB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XYB, 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 XYB registered?

WG02 XYB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 August 2002.

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