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WX02 WJA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

85,400 mi
Last recorded85,400 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX02 WJA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 85,400 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 84,201 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 84,174 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 82,865 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 80,658 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 78,883 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 76,195 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 74,113 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 70,399 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 70,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 66,783 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 62,178 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 57,977 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 54,316 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 51,648 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 48,134 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 44,984 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 42,241 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 37,472 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 32,515 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 27,427 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 21,550 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 WJA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 WJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WX02 WJA registered?

WX02 WJA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 March 2002.

Is WX02 WJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX02 WJA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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