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WP02 OYU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

52,037 mi
Last recorded52,037 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 52,037 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 50,325 miles

Vehicle underbody covered in underseal including all vehicle components; Both rear sills repair covered in underseal

Pass 5 Oct 2024 49,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 45,704 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 45,704 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 41,220 miles

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

all suspension has surface corrosion

under body corrosion

Fail 3 Oct 2022 41,202 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all suspension has surface corrosion

under body corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2021 35,714 miles

N/S REAR WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 32,071 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 31,337 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 30,190 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 30,168 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 28,548 miles

nearside front tyre tread on 3mm and tread perished and cracked...

Pass 15 Jun 2017 26,988 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 23,672 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 23,666 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 21,242 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 17,905 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 17,897 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2013 13,562 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 11,951 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 11,361 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 10,471 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 9,935 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 8,774 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 7,799 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 7,798 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 6,296 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 5,281 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 OYU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

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 OYU, 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

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What year was WP02 OYU registered?

WP02 OYU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2002.

Is WP02 OYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP02 OYU shows 29 tests with a 79.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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