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WM51 VWT

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,863 mi
Last recorded135,863 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2011
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM51 VWT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2011 135,863 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 120,828 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 120,828 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 102,846 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 102,846 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2008 81,324 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 81,324 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 60,400 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 51,270 miles

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

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 VWT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 VWT, 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 VWT registered?

WM51 VWT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 February 2002.

Is WM51 VWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM51 VWT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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