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WLZ 2125

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,040 mi
Last recorded86,040 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLZ 2125
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 86,040 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 86,040 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 81,856 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 76,242 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 76,242 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 71,170 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 71,097 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 67,522 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 61,143 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 54,939 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 48,648 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 47,701 miles

Nearside 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 46,380 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 46,380 miles

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

Nearside Inner brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 40,692 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 31,921 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 23,554 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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WLZ 2125 is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WLZ 2125, 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 WLZ 2125 registered?

WLZ 2125 is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 July 2002.

Is WLZ 2125 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WLZ 2125 shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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