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WK02 GMU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

111,462 mi
Last recorded111,462 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK02 GMU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 111,462 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 109,000 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring worn both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 107,176 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security prescribed areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 106,000 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security prescribed areas and inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 98,034 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody has slight corrosion all around

Fail 27 Oct 2018 98,034 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody has slight corrosion all around

Pass 2 Nov 2017 91,674 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 90,290 miles

Nearside Rear 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 31 Mar 2016 88,847 miles

Both front brake disc's glazed.

Both rear brake disc's rusty and glazed.

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area badly corroded. (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

O/S/F chassis leg corroded as viewed through wheel arch.

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Underside suspension components very corroded.

Fail 30 Mar 2016 88,847 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear silencer joint very badly corroded. (7.1.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill area. (5.2.6)

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

O/S/F chassis leg corroded as viewed through wheel arch.

Both front brake disc's glazed.

Both rear brake disc's rusty and glazed.

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area badly corroded. (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Underside suspension components very corroded.

Pass 18 Mar 2015 85,034 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outter rear sills corroded

o/s/f brake starting to grab on

Pass 8 Apr 2014 81,812 miles

Both rear outer sill areas getting very rusty.

O/S wiper getting poor.

Underside of vehicle and suspension components getting very rusty.

Fail 7 Apr 2014 81,812 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Both rear outer sill areas getting very rusty.

O/S wiper getting poor.

Underside of vehicle and suspension components getting very rusty.

Pass 15 Apr 2013 78,116 miles

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

both rear outter sills corroded

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2013 78,114 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear outter sills corroded

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2012 74,307 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 74,307 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)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 70,510 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 70,510 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 65,965 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 65,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 60,850 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 56,737 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 47,961 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 38,940 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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WK02 GMU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WK02 GMU, 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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WK02 GMU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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