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AJ52 WFE

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,535 mi
Last recorded104,535 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 WFE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 104,535 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 104,459 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 101,121 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides upper suspension arm outer ball joints. (2.4.G.2)

corrosion/ deterioration in front sub-frame and attached suspension components

corrosion/deterioration in rear sub-frame and attached suspension components

deterioration in nearside front brake disc backing plate

small stone chip in windscreen.

Fail 9 Sep 2016 101,119 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides upper suspension arm outer ball joints. (2.4.G.2)

corrosion/ deterioration in front sub-frame and attached suspension components

corrosion/deterioration in rear sub-frame and attached suspension components

deterioration in nearside front brake disc backing plate

small stone chip in windscreen.

Pass 2 Jun 2015 96,666 miles

slight corrosion throughout chassis and suspension components

Fail 26 May 2015 96,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

slight corrosion throughout chassis and suspension components

Pass 28 May 2014 82,362 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 74,069 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 74,069 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2012 72,104 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 May 2011 65,966 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 60,941 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 55,405 miles

All front & rear suspension components,rust corrosion?

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 49,428 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2008 49,428 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 39,923 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 30,264 miles

Front pads low

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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AJ52 WFE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 AJ52 WFE, 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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AJ52 WFE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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