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WG51 WEN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,681 mi
Last recorded181,681 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG51 WEN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2026 181,681 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/f chassis near antiroll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

underside rusty plus painted

Pass 29 Mar 2025 177,045 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

o/s/r foot and parking brake effort low advise repair

underside rusty plus painted

Pass 28 Mar 2024 170,829 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

underside rusty plus painted

Pass 28 Mar 2023 169,333 miles

A post and underside rusty plus painted

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

slight brake bind at both rear wheels

Pass 31 Mar 2022 166,843 miles

A post rusty and underside painted

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 1 Apr 2021 164,162 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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))

noise from o/s/f when wheel is turned

o/s/f A post rusty and sills underside of car is rusty and painted front to rear

Fail 31 Mar 2021 164,160 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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))

noise from o/s/f when wheel is turned

o/s/f A post rusty and sills underside of car is rusty and painted front to rear

Pass 1 Sep 2018 159,525 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 154,695 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 143,211 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 143,211 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 121,204 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 121,204 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 99,844 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 99,844 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 70,264 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front tyres perishing cracking

Pass 23 Apr 2012 57,149 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 57,149 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 45,174 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 37,571 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 32,500 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 30,328 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 30,328 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 25,124 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 25,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 18,734 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 18,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre below 2.5mm

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 WEN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WG51 WEN, 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 WG51 WEN registered?

WG51 WEN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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