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WK02 ZLN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,511 mi
Last recorded55,511 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK02 ZLN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 55,511 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 54,915 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 54,639 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 54,332 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 53,783 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 52,046 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 49,781 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 48,576 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 47,361 miles

advise front tyres are close to the limit

Fail 3 Apr 2017 47,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking at caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

advise front tyres are close to the limit

Pass 4 Apr 2016 45,803 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 44,425 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 43,310 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 41,551 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 39,670 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 37,172 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 30,394 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 28,077 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 22,992 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 22,992 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 16,123 miles

front brake pads very low

Pass 21 Apr 2006 7,801 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 7,673 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

passenger wiper blade split

Pass 6 Jul 2005 6,699 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 ZLN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc 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 WK02 ZLN, 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 WK02 ZLN registered?

WK02 ZLN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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