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X20 WOO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

81,897 mi
Last recorded81,897 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX20 WOO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 81,897 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 81,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti roll bar drop link ball joint missing 2 securing tags, 2 remaining.

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 81,589 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti roll bar drop link lower ball joint missing 2 securing tags, 2 remaining.

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 81,521 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti roll bar drop link lower ball joint missing 2 securing tags, 2 remaining.

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 79,154 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 77,354 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All four (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 76,034 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 75,746 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 75,729 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 73,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 69,084 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 62,892 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 56,813 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly when wheels turned by hand.

Handbrake lever could do with adjusting up a bit.

Fail 12 Sep 2011 56,813 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly when wheels turned by hand.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Handbrake lever could do with adjusting up a bit.

Pass 6 Sep 2010 50,313 miles

Both front inner brake pads just starting to get a bit low.

Both rear tyres worn on edges & slightly cracked.

O/S/R tyre has 2mm min tread left.

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 43,880 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 37,524 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 30,623 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 24,045 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 16,928 miles

BOTH FRONT AND REAR TYERS UNEVEN WEAR AND TYRE TREADS JUST ON LIMIT

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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X20 WOO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 X20 WOO, 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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X20 WOO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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