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DE52 WCF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

45,045 mi
Last recorded45,045 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 WCF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 45,045 miles

offside rear tyre low on air

Fail 18 Aug 2014 45,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear tyre low on air

Pass 1 Aug 2013 40,187 miles

both front tyres cracking on outer edge

Pass 6 Aug 2012 38,217 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 36,175 miles

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)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 34,483 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 32,503 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 31,004 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 29,350 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 26,962 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 19,223 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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DE52 WCF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DE52 WCF, 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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What year was DE52 WCF registered?

DE52 WCF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 November 2002.

Is DE52 WCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE52 WCF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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