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WX02 DRZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

106,212 mi
Last recorded106,212 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX02 DRZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 106,212 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both front ARB drop link lower nuts heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Battery tray corroded resulting in hole

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All front suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under tray obscuring view of rack and ARB mounts

Underside of vehicle generally corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2020 106,212 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both front ARB drop link lower nuts heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Battery tray corroded resulting in hole

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All front suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under tray obscuring view of rack and ARB mounts

Underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2019 103,179 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 102,067 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 99,567 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 97,379 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 97,357 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 93,850 miles

offside front tyre worn more on inner edge of tread

rear brake discs rusted

slight binding offside front

Fail 11 Nov 2014 93,850 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

offside front tyre worn more on inner edge of tread

rear brake discs rusted

Pass 28 Oct 2013 90,071 miles

front brakes slight binding

rear brake discs rusted on inner faces

Pass 6 Nov 2012 83,712 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all brake discs lightly corroded

all under side of vchicle corroded

both outer sills corroded

handbrake has long travel

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2012 83,712 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all brake discs lightly corroded

all under side of vchicle corroded

both outer sills corroded

handbrake has long travel

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2011 75,155 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both outer sills corroded

handbrake has long travel

Fail 3 Nov 2011 75,155 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front discs corroded

both outer sills corroded

handbrake has long travel

Pass 19 Oct 2010 63,263 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 63,263 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 52,417 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 49,072 miles

n/s/rear tyre worn on edge

o/s/front tyre worn on edge

Fail 18 Dec 2008 49,009 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/rear tyre worn on edge

o/s/front tyre worn on edge

Pass 19 Dec 2007 41,289 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 34,144 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 26,867 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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WX02 DRZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WX02 DRZ, 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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WX02 DRZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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