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WN02 GUJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,984 mi
Last recorded56,984 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN02 GUJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2012 56,984 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust surface corrosion

suspension components surface corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2011 55,822 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

chips in screen

Pass 16 Aug 2010 53,701 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake pads starting to wear.

chip in screen

Fail 13 Aug 2010 53,701 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake pads starting to wear.

chip in screen

Pass 26 Aug 2009 52,465 miles

all lower suspension arms rusting

Pass 22 Aug 2008 50,031 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 50,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2007 45,049 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 45,049 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front and rear discs in poor condition.

Pass 18 Apr 2006 35,030 miles

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

all brake discs rusting

runout on o/s/f brake close to limits

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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WN02 GUJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WN02 GUJ, 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 WN02 GUJ registered?

WN02 GUJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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