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WG51 WFB

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,211 mi
Last recorded148,211 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG51 WFB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 148,211 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 147,448 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 155,004 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 154,985 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 154,361 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 154,357 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 153,040 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 153,024 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 150,869 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 149,405 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 147,166 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre on 2mm tread

Pass 27 Jan 2012 139,273 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

air bag light on

Fail 21 Jan 2012 139,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 22 Jan 2011 128,461 miles

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

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 8 Jan 2010 116,397 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 116,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 99,886 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 86,563 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 69,624 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 46,454 miles

Front discs slightly rusty

Front wipers starting to smear

Rear discs slightly scored

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 WFB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WFB, 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 WFB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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