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WM02 FVT

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

98,201 mi
Last recorded98,201 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM02 FVT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 98,201 miles

handbrake travel high

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

corrosion to both outer sills

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Oct 2024 97,654 miles

all brake pipes covered in underseal

both rear outer seals corroded

undersealed and corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2023 97,310 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all brake pipes undersealed

offside hand brake reading low

underside of vehicle undersealed and corroded where visible

Pass 7 Oct 2022 96,888 miles

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

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 28 Sep 2022 96,874 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Oct 2021 96,411 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 96,161 miles

General corrosion on underside of vehicle.

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

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

Oil leak.

Pass 27 Jun 2019 95,300 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 94,291 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 93,444 miles

Nearside Rear corrosion outer sill panel

Offside Front corrosion to chassis leg

Rear silencer support bracket excessively corroded

parking brake pulling up high

Pass 23 Mar 2016 89,732 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)

corrosion to n/s front chassis leg

corrosion to o/s front chassis leg

corrosion to o/s outer sill panel

corrosion to o/s rear inner wheel arch

o/s front outer wing excessively corroded at the bottom

Pass 24 Mar 2015 86,493 miles

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

corrosion to n/s front chassis under wheel arch

corrosion to n/s outer sill panel

corrosion to o/s front chassis under wheel arch

corrosion to o/s front wing at bottom

corrosion to o/s outer sill panel

Fail 23 Mar 2015 86,493 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

corrosion to n/s front chassis under wheel arch

corrosion to n/s outer sill panel

corrosion to o/s front chassis under wheel arch

corrosion to o/s front wing at bottom

corrosion to o/s outer sill panel

parking brake pulling up high

Pass 10 Apr 2014 84,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to o/s rear outer lower wing

n/s front chassis rail behind front wheel corroded

o/s front chassis rail behind front wheel corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2013 79,688 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 79,647 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 73,939 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 70,191 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 70,191 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 60,502 miles

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

Offside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 16 Apr 2009 53,797 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 46,771 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 46,564 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

front inner brake pads look low advices a brake check

Pass 20 Mar 2007 38,768 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 38,768 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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WM02 FVT 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 76%.

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 WM02 FVT, 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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WM02 FVT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 August 2002.

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