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AO52 WCE

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

22,498 mi
Last recorded22,498 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 WCE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 22,498 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front bind detected when wheel rotated by hand but nothing detected when tested in RBT

Nearside Front wheel bearng not tested due to wheel bind

Nearside Rear bind detected when wheel rotated by hand but nothing detected when tested in RBT

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front windscreen washer jet needs some attention

Pass 16 Nov 2020 22,294 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 22,018 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 21,352 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 20,758 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 20,104 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 19,161 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 18,310 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 18,308 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 17,566 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 16,726 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 15,962 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 15,100 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 14,443 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 13,245 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 12,404 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 11,477 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 11,475 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2005 9,545 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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AO52 WCE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AO52 WCE, 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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AO52 WCE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 December 2002.

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