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WN02 VSL

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

121,706 mi
Last recorded121,706 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN02 VSL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 121,706 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 121,698 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 30 Dec 2025 121,689 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2024 116,893 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroding

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2023 113,569 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under vehicle corrosion

Fail 23 May 2023 113,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis in wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2022 110,480 miles

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

General surface corrosion to underside including suspension arms, brake ferruls and subframe

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 105,982 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

vehicle has general corrosion underneath

Pass 5 Jul 2019 91,791 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 82,309 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 81,043 miles

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 12 Mar 2016 79,582 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 78,830 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 78,452 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 78,195 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 77,797 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 77,202 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 76,540 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 75,455 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 72,506 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)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 72,506 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 59,434 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 45,504 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 VSL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VSL, 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 VSL registered?

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

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