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FX52 WFR

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,949 mi
Last recorded50,949 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 WFR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2025 50,949 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 49,443 miles

Front and rear number plate spacing irregular but not likely to be misread.(narrow spacing standard lettering)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall split/cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer wing/sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central tread worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside and Offside rear stabiliser links fitted incorrectly, vehicle stability not affected

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Front to rear inc Splitter block (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer wing/sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central tread worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2023 45,658 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 44,332 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 39,010 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 35,926 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor, beneath drivers seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

all four tyres started cracking

Pass 18 Feb 2019 33,797 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 30,560 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 29,520 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 28,422 miles

Both front brakes sticking - requires a brake service.

Pass 16 Feb 2015 26,996 miles

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

all tyres cracking

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 31 Jan 2014 25,412 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 24,372 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 23,993 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Sep 2010 22,773 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 19,397 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 15,191 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 11,996 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 10,306 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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FX52 WFR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FX52 WFR, 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 FX52 WFR registered?

FX52 WFR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 September 2002.

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