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WG51 JXH

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,692 mi
Last recorded72,692 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG51 JXH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 72,692 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear silencer join (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 68,796 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 68,794 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 66,667 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 65,290 miles

all four tyres distorted!

exhaust corroded!

Pass 24 Sep 2012 62,514 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Rear tyres are distorted

Pass 23 Sep 2011 59,962 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 56,963 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight front brake judder/disc,s distorted

Pass 28 Sep 2009 50,387 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

flaking rust front and rear suspension arms

Pass 26 Sep 2008 41,979 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 34,855 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 25,898 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 17,610 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

all brake hose ferrules corroding

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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WG51 JXH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WG51 JXH, 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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WG51 JXH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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