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WX02 DSU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

130,002 mi
Last recorded130,002 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX02 DSU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2022 130,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion on front and rear suspension.

Pass 3 Nov 2021 128,803 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 128,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sill/wheel arch slightly corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 126,254 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 126,254 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 121,495 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 121,492 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety brake caliper (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2017 115,737 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill is corroded (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Jun 2017 115,736 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Just before flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill is corroded (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 108,899 miles

slight corrosion n/s/r body

Fail 20 Jun 2016 108,899 miles

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

slight corrosion n/s/r body

Pass 22 Jun 2015 104,332 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 99,090 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2013 94,341 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 92,708 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 86,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 86,710 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 77,903 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 26,788 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 26,788 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

right hand headlamp aim low

Pass 4 Apr 2008 57,857 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 44,337 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 32,259 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 DSU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DSU, 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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What year was WX02 DSU registered?

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

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