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WJ02 DCF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

149,879 mi
Last recorded149,879 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 DCF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 149,879 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both sides outer sills corroded at rear

Exhaust rear flange joint badly corroded

Offside front chassis corroded

Offside parking brake performance low

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides rear worn to legal limit,cracked at inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 142,251 miles

Both sides outer sills corroded at rear

Exhaust badly corroded at rear flange joint

Offside front chassis corroded

Offside parking brake performance low

Pass 9 Jan 2017 135,323 miles

outer sills corroded at rear

Pass 12 Jan 2016 128,946 miles

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

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

offside outer sill corroded at rear

Pass 18 Dec 2014 124,951 miles

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

offside outer sill corroded at rear

Pass 8 Jan 2014 118,647 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 110,301 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 105,128 miles

Air bag warning light on

Pass 10 Nov 2010 93,180 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 80,157 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 72,318 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 63,804 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)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2006 44,015 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 44,015 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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WJ02 DCF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 WJ02 DCF, 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 WJ02 DCF registered?

WJ02 DCF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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