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WN02 VSE

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,710 mi
Last recorded81,710 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN02 VSE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 81,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 74,068 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front and nearside front chassis rails heavily corroded by anti-roll bar mountings.

Offside rear and nearside rear wings to sills heavily corroded.

Fail 19 Jun 2025 74,067 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front and nearside front chassis rails corroded near anti-roll bar mountings.

Offside rear and nearside rear wings to sills heavily corroded.

Pass 17 Jun 2019 71,905 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 71,905 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 70,117 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 68,986 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 67,157 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 67,157 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 62,450 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 56,251 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 56,251 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 49,291 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 49,250 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 47,658 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 46,137 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 45,163 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 42,799 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 40,400 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 40,400 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 37,599 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 37,599 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2006 35,054 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 35,054 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front number plate cracked

Front brake imbalance 20%

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 VSE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WN02 VSE, 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 VSE registered?

WN02 VSE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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