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WM02 TOU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,912 mi
Last recorded108,912 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM02 TOU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 108,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine light on

Fail 20 May 2017 108,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine light on

Pass 24 May 2016 96,601 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 87,363 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

FRONT REG PLATE DAMAGED

N/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW

O/S/F TYRE WEARING HEAVILY INNER EDGE

O/S/R TYRE WEARING HEAVILY ON INNER EDGE

Pass 28 May 2014 71,704 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 52,989 miles

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

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

offside steering rack gaiter deteriorating

Pass 14 May 2012 49,701 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 44,688 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 42,963 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 39,392 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 32,273 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 31,660 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 29,832 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 29,832 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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 TOU 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 85.7%.

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 TOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WM02 TOU registered?

WM02 TOU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 August 2002.

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The MOT history for WM02 TOU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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