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WP02 DUV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

188,283 mi
Last recorded188,283 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP02 DUV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2024 188,283 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above anti role bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above anti role bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner wheel wheel/arch not continuous welding (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill plated not continuous welding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot floor/ wheel well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and tyre wrong direction (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel well / inner arch poor welding

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

Offside Front inner sill poor welding

under side poor welding / rusty

Fail 21 Apr 2023 188,257 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill/Floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper-Inner Arch - Strut Mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both Front Lower Wing Bottoms Corroded.

General age related under-side corrosion to all parts and components.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Shoulders - Heavy Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Leg Rail/ Engine Mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack Gatior - STRONG ADVISE. (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Back-Box Heat Sheild Loose - STRONG ADVISE.

Pass 18 Mar 2022 184,218 miles

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 184,218 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 179,792 miles

Rear under body corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2020 179,792 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired inner leg (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired leg (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear under body corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2019 178,582 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 178,582 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 178,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rollbar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rollbar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 178,025 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rollbar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rollbar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 177,970 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 177,970 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 174,326 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated however no cord exposed

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

all suspension bushes deteriorated

all suspension components have surface rust

rear exhaust system deteriorated

vehicle underside has a large amount of surface rust

Fail 15 Sep 2015 174,326 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated however no cord exposed

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

all suspension bushes deteriorated

all suspension components have surface rust

rear exhaust system deteriorated

vehicle underside has a large amount of surface rust

Pass 13 Sep 2014 169,695 miles

all suspension components have surface rust

front brake discs worn

vehicle underside has a large amount of surface rust

Fail 11 Sep 2014 1,200 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

front brake discs worn

all suspension components have surface rust

vehicle underside has a large amount of surface rust

Pass 12 Sep 2013 163,425 miles

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

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

corrosion hole on offside rear end of rear wing and corrosion starting on same area on nearside

Fail 10 Sep 2013 163,425 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

corrosion hole on offside rear end of rear wing and corrosion starting on same area on nearside

Pass 14 Aug 2012 155,902 miles

corrosion in exhaust

corrosion in outer sills

corrosion starting in coil springs

nearside front tyre down to 2.5mm-3mm

Pass 16 Aug 2011 151,918 miles

PAS pipes corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion forming in both rear outer sills

nearside front tyre wearing thin

rear exhaust box/hanger corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2010 148,378 miles

corrosion starting in exhaust

near side front tyre slightly distorted

vehicle covered in underseal,limited vision on some components

Pass 20 Aug 2009 142,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrision underside of vechile

n/s/front tyre wearing uneven

Fail 20 Aug 2009 142,781 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrision underside of vechile

n/s/front tyre wearing uneven

Pass 22 Aug 2008 131,316 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 110,334 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 81,572 miles

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

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

n/s wiper poor condition

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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WP02 DUV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WP02 DUV, 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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WP02 DUV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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