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DE52 WCN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,822 mi
Last recorded61,822 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 61,822 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 61,727 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 61,727 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 7 May 2021 60,446 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside front upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front to rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

handbrake travel slightly high

Fail 7 May 2021 60,446 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside front upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front to rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

handbrake travel slightly high

Fail 5 May 2021 60,436 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener ()

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 59,827 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 58,443 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 58,086 miles

EML on

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH (5.2.6)

Vehicle undershields fitted obscuring some components

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 May 2014 58,076 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2013 52,413 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 49,921 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 48,019 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 45,638 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 36,048 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 27,899 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 22,871 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 17,585 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 WCN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WCN, 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 WCN registered?

DE52 WCN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 November 2002.

Is DE52 WCN safe to buy?

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