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YE02 WZW

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,230 mi
Last recorded100,230 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE02 WZW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 100,230 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 92,083 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 90% worn (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front fog light inop

Fail 15 Oct 2016 91,937 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 90% worn (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front fog light inop

offside rear brake calliper. Handbrake lever not fully released

Pass 17 Oct 2015 86,733 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake pads 75% worn

Fail 17 Oct 2015 86,733 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake pads 75% worn

Pass 17 Oct 2014 79,650 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 70,416 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 63,752 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 55,737 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 48,778 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 48,769 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

corrosion on front brake discs on inside edges

Fail 27 Oct 2009 41,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 27 Oct 2009 41,379 miles

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 3 Nov 2008 35,591 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 35,591 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 27,329 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 21,654 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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YE02 WZW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YE02 WZW, 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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YE02 WZW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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