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WNZ 223

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,068 mi
Last recorded81,068 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNZ 223
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 81,068 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Fail 4 Oct 2024 81,064 miles

Side repeater not working NS / OS (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch NSF / NSR / OSF / OSR (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 81,061 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 80,405 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 80,230 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 79,997 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

surface corrosion to front suspension components, front hubs and front floors.

Pass 19 Jul 2019 79,986 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 79,898 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 79,768 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 79,430 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 78,846 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 78,369 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 78,369 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 78,028 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 77,457 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 76,121 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 74,526 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 70,845 miles

ALL SUSPENSION WISHBONES RUSTY

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 70,818 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 66,020 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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WNZ 223 is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WNZ 223, 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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WNZ 223 is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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