MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,674 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rubbing discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front brake bind
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cracked (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated nail in tyre (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cracked (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated nail in tyre (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
dampness around steering rack
engine has oil leaks
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
front brake pads look low
front brake pads worn low
front tyres worn on edges
n/s/r tyre 2mm tread
o/s/r tyre 3mm tread
rear shock absorbers very slightly damp. †o/s/f upper suspension arm front bush beginning to splay out slightly. †front brake pads getting slightly low.
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WP02 KWC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 KWC, 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 KWC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2002.
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