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WN02 SCX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

54,418 mi
Last recorded54,418 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN02 SCX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 54,418 miles

all suspension components rusty

engine oil leak

slight bind n/s/f brake

slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 8 Jul 2025 53,485 miles

all suspension components rusty

n/s/r outer sill rusty near limit

slight bind n/s/f brake

slight engine oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2024 52,652 miles

oil leak engine area shield fitted

slight bind n/s/f brake

slight bind n/s/r brake

suspension components rusty

Pass 13 Jul 2023 51,433 miles

rear number plate de laminating

slight bind n/s/f brake

suspension components rusty

Pass 15 Jul 2022 50,546 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

suspension components rusty

Pass 1 Jul 2021 49,891 miles

all suspension getting rusty

front and rear number plates de laminating

Pass 13 Jul 2020 49,262 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all suspension components rusty

n/s and o/s inner and outer sills rusty

Pass 16 Apr 2019 48,369 miles

all suspension components getting rusty

n/s and o/s inner and outer sills starting to rust

Pass 20 Apr 2018 47,738 miles

front and rear suspension getting rusty

o/s and n/s inner and outer sills rust patches

Pass 11 Apr 2017 47,195 miles

front and rear suspension components getting rusty

n/s and o/s inner and outer sills getting rust patches

n/s/r brake disc in poor condition

slight bind rear brakes

Pass 8 Apr 2016 46,530 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 45,941 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 Apr 2014

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

small chips in windscreen

Fail 11 Apr 2014 44,400 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

small chips in windscreen

Pass 4 Apr 2013 43,593 miles

front number plate starting to de laminate

front tyres wearing on edges,n/s near limit

slight misting of oil on rear shock absorbers

Pass 19 Apr 2012 41,776 miles

both front tyres wearing at edges

both rear shock absorbers damp

Pass 14 Apr 2011 36,665 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 31,231 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 29,434 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 26,668 miles

Slight play at nearside rear wheel

Pass 24 Apr 2007 22,496 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 19,469 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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WN02 SCX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 WN02 SCX, 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 SCX registered?

WN02 SCX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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