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WO02 NVW

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

90,182 mi
Last recorded90,182 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO02 NVW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 90,182 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear body has surface corrosion

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

underbody has general corrosion

Fail 3 Apr 2024 90,180 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear body has surface corrosion

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

underbody has general corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2023 81,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside rear calliper has misting of oil but no obvious leak

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

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

Surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 17 Feb 2023 81,236 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded. Both inner and outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear calliper has misting of oil but no obvious leak

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

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

Surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Feb 2022 71,905 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Feb 2021 70,031 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 67,826 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 31% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 2 Mar 2020 67,782 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 31% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2019 64,767 miles

General Underside Corrosion

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 64,764 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

General Underside Corrosion

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 61,622 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 57,742 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 57,665 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 53,479 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 49,419 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 45,766 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 41,824 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 38,273 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing low

nearside rear lamp unit cracked

offside front brake binding

Pass 12 Mar 2011 35,101 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 27 Feb 2010 31,521 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 26,920 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 22,001 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 16,957 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 11,520 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 NVW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 NVW, 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 NVW registered?

WO02 NVW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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