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LX52 WXH

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

127,408 mi
Last recorded127,408 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX52 WXH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 127,408 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 127,393 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2023 114,434 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 96,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 83,882 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 70,539 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 70,539 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre obviously under inflated Nail in tread, has deep cut but could not see cords (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 1 May 2019 60,509 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 60,509 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2017 53,571 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 53,571 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 May 2016 47,174 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 46,486 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 41,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 41,975 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 34,143 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 29,035 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 23,165 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 22,680 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 17,352 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 11,445 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 10,903 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 9,558 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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LX52 WXH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LX52 WXH, 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 LX52 WXH registered?

LX52 WXH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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