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EU52 ZWF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

91,510 mi
Last recorded91,510 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU52 ZWF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 91,510 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 87,881 miles

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

osr and nsr outer body sills are corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2024 87,874 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

osr and nsr outer body sills are corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2023 86,144 miles

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

osr and nsr outer body sills are corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2022 84,937 miles

Nearside Front corrosion on seal

Pass 3 Feb 2021 83,288 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 82,451 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 82,451 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 81,582 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 79,612 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 78,695 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 78,108 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 77,267 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 75,881 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 75,881 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 74,743 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 73,034 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 71,554 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 70,986 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 70,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 70,149 miles

Oil leak

nearside front wiper blade split on end

Pass 14 Dec 2007 68,466 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 67,422 miles

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

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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EU52 ZWF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EU52 ZWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EU52 ZWF?

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What year was EU52 ZWF registered?

EU52 ZWF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is EU52 ZWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU52 ZWF shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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