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EO52 WFD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,595 mi
Last recorded85,595 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 WFD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 85,595 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 85,588 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb adrift (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 82,162 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 77,889 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 77,884 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 73,915 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 68,571 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 68,564 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 68,226 miles

corrosion on rear of n/s and o/s sills

Pass 23 Jan 2020 67,892 miles

corrosion on n/s and o/s sill

Pass 15 Jan 2019 67,410 miles

corrosion on rear of n/s and o/s sills

Pass 31 Jan 2018 67,100 miles

corrosion on rear of n/s o/s sills

corrosion on rear of n/s o/s sills

Pass 9 Feb 2017 66,713 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 66,212 miles

corrosion on rear of n/s sill

Pass 26 Jan 2015 65,790 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 65,086 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 64,384 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 62,936 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 61,227 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 59,229 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 53,390 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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EO52 WFD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EO52 WFD, 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 EO52 WFD registered?

EO52 WFD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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