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WP02 OEB

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,727 mi
Last recorded54,727 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP02 OEB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 54,727 miles

vehicle rusty on underside suspension components

Fail 25 Jun 2025 54,723 miles

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

vehicle rusty on underside suspension components

Pass 13 Aug 2024 54,476 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 54,184 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 54,169 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sil (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sil (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 52,769 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 52,462 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 52,462 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 51,997 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 51,991 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 50,522 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 46,513 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 43,413 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 40,103 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 37,400 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 34,195 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 30,545 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 26,525 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2011 23,685 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 19,182 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 16,483 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 16,483 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 14,815 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 13,258 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 11,513 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 OEB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WP02 OEB, 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 WP02 OEB registered?

WP02 OEB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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