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WO02 AXS

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

101,490 mi
Last recorded101,490 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO02 AXS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2024 101,490 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle to rear section is leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Fuel cap seal heavily perished. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Nearside seal is heavily corroded through. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Offside rear wheel arch down to the seal is heavily corroded through (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Offside wheel arch, down to the seal is heavily corroded through. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also worn down below the legal limit of 1.6mm on the edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front headlamps are cloudy

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

Insufficient oil

Pass 26 May 2023 97,484 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake effort low

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 May 2023 97,484 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake effort low

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 89,698 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2022 89,696 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wings by anti roll bar mounts both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 84,454 miles

Corrosion building up along the O/S inner sill

Front Brake pads wearing unevenly due to bind

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slight fluctuation as well (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 77,261 miles

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

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides chassis inner wheel arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 74,880 miles

nearside and offside outer sill starting to rust

Pass 12 Apr 2018 72,803 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 67,377 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 67,373 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 66,625 miles

both front tyres 2-3mm

n.s outer sill corroded

o.s front side lamp slightly dim

o.s front tyre badly perrished

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Dec 2014 63,382 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 60,028 miles

both wiper blades slightly split

o.s front side lamp slightly dim

Pass 19 Dec 2012 55,449 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 50,275 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 46,979 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 44,403 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 39,483 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 33,230 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 28,226 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 AXS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AXS, 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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WO02 AXS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 August 2002.

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