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WG51 ZVL

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,114 mi
Last recorded103,114 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG51 ZVL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 103,114 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2026 103,114 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 101,779 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 101,779 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 100,448 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 99,096 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 98,000 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 96,708 miles

suspension in general is coroded

Pass 14 Jul 2020 95,417 miles

exhaust coroded

Pass 22 May 2019 94,062 miles

Nearside Front 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))

exhaust coroded

n/s/r outer sill has slight corosion

Pass 22 May 2018 92,464 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 91,241 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 89,606 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 88,101 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 88,101 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 86,012 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 84,104 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 81,004 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 79,071 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 75,725 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 72,368 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 68,010 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 56,381 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 46,776 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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WG51 ZVL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZVL, 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 ZVL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 February 2002.

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