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WX02 WHZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

67,453 mi
Last recorded67,453 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX02 WHZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 67,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corrosion, old repair marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corrosion, old repair marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 67,411 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted down (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corrosion, old repair marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted down (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corrosion, old repair marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 65,656 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner side wall plus tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 65,656 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low n/s & o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner side wall plus tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 64,060 miles

Slight corrosion at rear of both outer sills

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 64,037 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis at sway bar mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Intermittent running fault and engine management lamp on

Slight corrosion at rear of both outer sills

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 63,578 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 62,131 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 56,760 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 56,584 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 55,392 miles

brake discs corroded/worn

coil springs corroded/deteriorated

corrosion underside

exhaust system corroded

front tyres perished/cracking

harsh corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

Pass 29 Jan 2019 52,948 miles

Corrosion underside

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 50,668 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 48,637 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 46,441 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 44,369 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 41,400 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 41,394 miles

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

Engine management warning lamp on indicating a fault in the emission control system.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 39,303 miles

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

Offside windscreen wiper blade split on end

Pass 1 Feb 2012 37,056 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 34,168 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 30,958 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 27,140 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 24,735 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 21,906 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 14,873 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 WHZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WX02 WHZ, 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 WHZ registered?

WX02 WHZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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