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MT52 FWW

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

151,191 mi
Last recorded151,191 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT52 FWW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 151,191 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 151,191 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 147,783 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 144,110 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 140,648 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 137,624 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 133,734 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 130,934 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 127,844 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 123,783 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 118,601 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust is corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2016 110,635 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side front brake is binding

Pass 2 Feb 2015 99,431 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake discs are showing corrosion

both rear outer sills are corroded

both rear tyres are getting low on tread

slight cut in off side rear tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2014 91,451 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear outer sills are corroded in places

Fail 25 Jan 2013 85,794 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 85,794 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 80,900 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 80,900 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 71,846 miles

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

both front tyres getting low on tread

Fail 14 Jan 2011 71,846 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 18 Jan 2010 63,161 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 54,248 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 39,741 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 39,741 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 27,978 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 27 Jan 2006 22,018 miles

Offside 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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MT52 FWW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 MT52 FWW, 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

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What year was MT52 FWW registered?

MT52 FWW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 November 2002.

Is MT52 FWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT52 FWW shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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