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WP02 OED

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,953 mi
Last recorded124,953 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP02 OED
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 124,953 miles

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

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)

Offside Front drivers window doesn't work

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 124,953 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front drivers window doesn't work

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 117,194 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 117,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 109,956 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 109,835 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 103,544 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 103,544 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 101,741 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 98,217 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 93,835 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 86,668 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 76,126 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2008 65,632 miles

Centre brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 61,889 miles

advise both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Pass 7 Jun 2006 53,844 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 OED is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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