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MW52 XPK

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,100 mi
Last recorded101,100 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 XPK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 101,100 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 101,089 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel excessive (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded and weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch corroded and weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch corroded and weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front bumper damaged

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 94,878 miles

Front bumper damaged

Rear Inner sills starting to corrode

Rear Inner wheel arches and body corroding at rear

Rear foot brake fluctuating

both rear outer sills slightly corroded and getting weak

brake pipes corroding

chassis corroding

slight hand brake travel

suspension components corroding

Fail 14 Aug 2018 94,877 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Front bumper damaged

Rear Inner sills starting to corrode

Rear Inner wheel arches and body corroding at rear

Rear foot brake fluctuating

both rear outer sills slightly corroded and getting weak

brake pipes corroding

chassis corroding

slight hand brake travel

suspension components corroding

Pass 7 Aug 2017 89,752 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)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 84,302 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 78,697 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 72,852 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 69,593 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 69,593 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 67,975 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 62,060 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 54,342 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 48,537 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 40,194 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 34,160 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 34,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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MW52 XPK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MW52 XPK, 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 MW52 XPK registered?

MW52 XPK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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