CarVerify

Free Car Check

WP02 OEC

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

75,606 mi
Last recorded75,606 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP02 OEC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 75,606 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front abs sensor bolts missing

headlight aim present but poor

lambda reading high but passed

minor corrosion to n/s/r sill

minor perishing to all tyres

Pass 16 Jun 2025 71,254 miles

Both front headlights are hazed and beam image is just visible

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust pipe is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Lambda just below upper limits

Nearside Front ABS sensor retaining bolt is missing

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

Offside Front ABS sensor retaining bolt is broken

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 67,565 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 67,548 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 65,705 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 64,537 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 61,973 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 61,973 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 61,715 miles

offside front brake sticy

Pass 1 Jun 2017 61,088 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 59,213 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 57,696 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 56,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

ehaust rear section corrosion

Fail 13 May 2014 56,651 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

ehaust rear section corrosion

Pass 9 May 2013 52,475 miles

exhaust corroded

light body corrosion n/s lower

Pass 10 May 2012 50,959 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 May 2011 48,648 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 46,146 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 44,690 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres @ 3mm approx

Pass 13 May 2008 40,411 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 37,151 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 37,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2006 30,576 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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WP02 OEC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 OEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WP02 OEC?

You can check the full history of WP02 OEC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WP02 OEC registered?

WP02 OEC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 2002.

Is WP02 OEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP02 OEC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WP02 OEC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WP02 OEC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.