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WO02 AXR

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,765 mi
Last recorded40,765 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO02 AXR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2025 40,765 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 40,034 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear inner outer sill corroded but not excessive

Pass 10 May 2022 40,015 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 39,939 miles

Corrosion to all suspension parts

Offside Rear inner outer sill corroded & holed. ( Not prescribed area)

Pass 3 Dec 2019 39,680 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 39,114 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 38,502 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 38,193 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 37,194 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 36,172 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 35,177 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 34,055 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 33,516 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 32,417 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 30,089 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 26,213 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 23,562 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 20,453 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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WO02 AXR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WO02 AXR, 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 WO02 AXR registered?

WO02 AXR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 August 2002.

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