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WM51 OKP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,562 mi
Last recorded132,562 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM51 OKP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 132,562 miles

nearside rear sill corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2017 131,908 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 131,905 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 130,265 miles

vechile suspension heavy rust

Fail 24 Jun 2016 130,260 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle/rear (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working o/s (1.1.C.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s outer sill (5.2.6)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s rear (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/s rear (3.5.1i)

vechile suspension heavy rust

Pass 24 Apr 2015 129,457 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 129,450 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 123,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 123,601 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 111,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 111,646 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 98,559 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 98,559 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 83,002 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake discs rusty

Pass 26 Jun 2009 72,940 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 60,900 miles

emission levels intermitently high

rear discs& pads in poor condition

Pass 20 Jun 2007 48,565 miles

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

front no plate cracked

Pass 5 Jun 2006 36,309 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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WM51 OKP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WM51 OKP, 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 WM51 OKP registered?

WM51 OKP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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