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WP51 HCF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

105,073 mi
Last recorded105,073 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP51 HCF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 105,073 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 105,073 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 104,228 miles

Corrosion present on all suspension components

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 104,227 miles

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

Corrosion present on all suspension components

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 102,524 miles

Corrosion present on all suspension components

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 102,523 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre to Rear flange joint rotten away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Corrosion present on all suspension components

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

Pass 9 May 2019 99,133 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 98,855 miles

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

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

Oil leak slight leak ()

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

Fail 10 May 2018 98,834 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

brake fluid level getting low

corrosion and lips to all brake discs

exhaust system corroding and deteriorating

front and rear brake pads getting low

n/s bottom ball joint gaiter deteriorating

n/s front inner wing rusty

n/s front tyre getting low on outer edge

n/s o/s headlamp lenses deteriorating

n/s o/s rear quadrants rusty

n/s outer sill rusty

n/s rear tyre on legal limit

oil leak

rear coil spring very rusty

Pass 6 May 2017 92,939 miles

Body has slight corrosion osr boot floor (6.1.B.2)

ns os front pads low

ns os rear disk liped and rusty

ns os rear pads low

Fail 6 May 2017 92,936 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords osr tyre (4.1.D.1a)

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

Body has slight corrosion osr boot floor (6.1.B.2)

ns os front pads low

ns os rear disk liped and rusty

ns os rear pads low

Pass 19 Apr 2016 85,060 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 85,060 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 76,942 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 76,942 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 67,972 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 67,972 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 58,203 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 49,438 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 41,871 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 31,958 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 28,693 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 28,200 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 25,476 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 23,035 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

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WP51 HCF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WP51 HCF, 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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WP51 HCF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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