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DE52 WCK

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,367 mi
Last recorded71,367 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 WCK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 71,367 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 69,312 miles

Offside Front Lower Wing showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2024 67,407 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 66,778 miles

Front suspension parts corroded

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension parts corroded

handbrake effort poor on nearside

Pass 17 Jun 2022 66,281 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking to shoulders, all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 65,747 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2020 65,146 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 65,128 miles

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Excessive Corrosion To Rear Of OS Sill Within 30cm Of Seatbelt Mounting Point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Both Headlamp Lenses UV Damaged But Not Affecting Beam Pattern Yet

Corrosion Starting Along Both Sill Lower Edges Looking From Beneath

Pass 7 Jun 2019 64,406 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 62,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside sill corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2017 59,945 miles

Tie bar/rod damaged but not seriously weakened both front anti roll bar links worn (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 57,130 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 55,569 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 55,530 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 52,907 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 50,926 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 48,699 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

some corrosion noted to rear brake pipe across rear of vehicle

Pass 6 Sep 2012 48,699 miles

some corrosion noted to rear brake pipe across rear of vehicle

Pass 7 Sep 2011 45,431 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 45,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 42,576 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 36,820 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 33,789 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 29,593 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 25,122 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 24,240 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 WCK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 WCK, 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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DE52 WCK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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