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WM02 TSU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,668 mi
Last recorded57,668 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM02 TSU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 57,668 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 57,067 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 57,066 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 56,731 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 56,216 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 55,704 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 55,704 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 55,137 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 54,051 miles

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

outer sills corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2016 52,912 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2016 52,912 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 51,852 miles

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

nsr outer sill corroded

wiper blades poor

Pass 14 Jul 2014 50,565 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 48,017 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 42,118 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 36,590 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 31,474 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 28,157 miles

surface corrosion on nearside outer sill at rear.

Pass 18 Aug 2007 24,904 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 22,621 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 18,603 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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WM02 TSU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 TSU, 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 TSU registered?

WM02 TSU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 August 2002.

Is WM02 TSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM02 TSU shows 21 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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