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WR02 KUA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,260 mi
Last recorded122,260 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR02 KUA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 122,260 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 112,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear inner & outer sills corroded

Offside Rear inner & outer sills corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2019 110,287 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 105,468 miles

general corrosion front to rear .all arms corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2018 105,465 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

general corrosion front to rear .all arms corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2017 98,354 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 98,354 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 97,250 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 96,044 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 94,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 92,762 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust rusty.

Pass 31 Oct 2012 90,338 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 2 Nov 2011 88,011 miles

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

Offside 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)

front brake discs rusty

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 31 Oct 2011 87,986 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside 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)

front brake discs rusty

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 23 Oct 2010 86,064 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 83,277 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 83,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 80,316 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 71,755 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 58,117 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 KUA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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