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WP02 DVN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

133,150 mi
Last recorded133,150 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP02 DVN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 133,150 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along floor (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

front and rear wheel arches corroding

ns and os sills heavily corroding

Pass 7 Jun 2017 130,795 miles

underside heavily corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2017 130,775 miles

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

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

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

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

underside heavily corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2016 128,549 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 128,549 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 123,264 miles

E M L on

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 123,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

E M L on

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 116,274 miles

E M L on

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 116,274 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

E M L on

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 2 Aug 2013 110,619 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 110,614 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2012 104,179 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 104,172 miles

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs are badly rusted and pitted on inner faces

Pass 1 Aug 2011 96,671 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front discs inner faces badly rusted

Fail 1 Aug 2011 96,671 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front discs inner faces badly rusted

Pass 4 Aug 2010 90,543 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 90,541 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s front split sidewall inner not to cordes

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2009 83,376 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 78,005 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 67,799 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 67,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 58,492 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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WP02 DVN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 DVN, 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 DVN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 August 2002.

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