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WR02 KTG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

111,698 mi
Last recorded111,698 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR02 KTG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 111,698 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 111,665 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside rear floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 108,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2017 100,598 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Heavy corrosion to body (no sharp edges at time of test)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/s and N/s Sills (5.2.6)

Fail 18 May 2017 100,598 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Braking system leaking Calliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Heavy corrosion to body (no sharp edges at time of test)

Nearside Rear Hand brake cable deteriorated

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/s and N/s Sills (5.2.6)

Pass 19 May 2016 93,693 miles

both sills and rear wheel arches corroded.

Pass 20 May 2015 89,224 miles

both sills and wheel arches starting to corrode,offside wiper starting to split.

Fail 20 May 2015 89,224 miles

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

both sills and wheel arches starting to corrode,offside wiper starting to split.

Pass 16 May 2014 84,458 miles

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

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

both sills and wheel arches corroded.

Pass 20 May 2013 80,659 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 75,337 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 70,346 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 63,416 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 60,058 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 55,947 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 46,464 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 34,237 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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WR02 KTG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WR02 KTG, 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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WR02 KTG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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