MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,073 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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))
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))
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))
Corrosion present on all suspension components
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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)
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
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
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
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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