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CK52 WLX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

102,257 mi
Last recorded102,257 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK52 WLX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 102,257 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 98,412 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 98,411 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 96,843 miles

Nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 96,837 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 96,800 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 96,173 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 95,428 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 95,428 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 93,797 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 90,985 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 87,349 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 85,236 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 85,236 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 80,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 75,396 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear brake pads are starting to get low

osr tyre puncherd

Pass 10 Jan 2012 75,396 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear brake pads are starting to get low

osr tyre puncherd

Pass 7 Jan 2011 66,596 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 58,752 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 50,130 miles

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

long travel

Pass 14 Jan 2008 39,626 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 39,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 30,007 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 19,604 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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CK52 WLX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 CK52 WLX, 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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CK52 WLX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 December 2002.

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