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WN02 SDX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,388 mi
Last recorded72,388 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN02 SDX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 72,388 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 72,388 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 70,691 miles

o/s and n/s front top and bottom suspension arms corroded but not excessive

o/s and n/s rear top and bottom suspension arms corroded but not excessive

Fail 12 Aug 2024 70,691 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

o/s and n/s front top and bottom suspension arms corroded but not excessive

o/s and n/s rear top and bottom suspension arms corroded but not excessive

Pass 9 Aug 2023 68,957 miles

front and rear suspension components rusty

Pass 8 Aug 2022 66,853 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 65,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 65,893 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Aug 2020 64,184 miles

front and rear suspension arms etc have corrosion

Fail 31 Jul 2020 64,182 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

front and rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2019 62,400 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2018 59,825 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2017 58,519 miles

Front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2016 55,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 52,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 51,251 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 49,209 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 46,939 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 44,548 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 41,825 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 38,045 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 35,277 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 32,525 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 29,862 miles

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

Offside Front 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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WN02 SDX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SDX, 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 SDX registered?

WN02 SDX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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