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WP02 DVM

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,949 mi
Last recorded88,949 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP02 DVM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 88,949 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 88,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 85,834 miles

Corrosion to OSF floor

Corrosion to OSR floor

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 85,796 miles

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

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

Corrosion to OSF floor

Corrosion to OSR floor

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 84,957 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 84,957 miles

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

Oil leak Gearbox rear oil seal leaking ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 81,342 miles

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

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

Slight brake bind

Pass 2 Sep 2014 72,204 miles

n/s & o/s inner sill webb corroded

slight brake bind n/s & o/s front

Pass 27 Sep 2013 67,667 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 67,641 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)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 65,101 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2012 64,865 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Aug 2011 57,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

rear brakes oscillating slightly

Pass 31 Aug 2011 57,965 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

rear brakes oscillating slightly

Pass 20 Sep 2010 51,500 miles

Both rear tyres very perished and splits appearing

Pass 22 Aug 2009 47,090 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all suspension arms corrided

exhast corrided

Pass 18 Aug 2008 36,264 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 28,583 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2006 21,735 miles

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

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

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 DVM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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