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WR02 KUG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,434 mi
Last recorded95,434 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 95,434 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

aux drive belt poor condition

Fail 29 May 2019 95,197 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm of anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

auxiliary drive belt poor condition

Pass 26 Mar 2018 87,613 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre cracking in tread area

Fail 21 Mar 2018 87,613 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre cracking in tread area

Pass 9 Feb 2017 82,820 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 82,820 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 82,564 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint insecure (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 76,935 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 76,900 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill - rear (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 70,513 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cracking in treads

n/s rear inner wheel rim buckled

Pass 20 Aug 2013 62,432 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s rear tyre cracking in treads

rear brake pads starting to get low

rear silencer baffles loose

Pass 27 Feb 2013 59,245 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 58,351 miles

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both fronr brake discs corroded on inside areas

both front tyre valve stems cracking

both front tyres have edge wear

exhaust system corroded in areas

front and rear suspension components corroded in areas,though not to excess

offside and nearside outer sill presribed areas corroded through some skin layers,though other skin layers intact at time of test

surface corrosion both front chasis member areas

Fail 16 Aug 2012 58,344 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both fronr brake discs corroded on inside areas

both front tyre valve stems cracking

both front tyres have edge wear

exhaust system corroded in areas

front and rear suspension components corroded in areas,though not to excess

offside and nearside outer sill presribed areas corroded through some skin layers,though other skin layers intact at time of test

surface corrosion both front chasis member areas

Pass 19 Aug 2011 53,834 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 47,944 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 44,177 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 44,177 miles

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 43,052 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 43,040 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2008 41,139 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 41,139 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 34,886 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 24,202 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 KUG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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