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MW52 ZXZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,736 mi
Last recorded58,736 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 ZXZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 58,736 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 58,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 56,231 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 56,220 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 53,629 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 51,260 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 51,259 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 47,332 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 42,755 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 40,307 miles

pre/mot carried out before test

Pass 4 Feb 2019 40,058 miles

all brake discs in poor condition \rusted/

Fail 4 Feb 2019 40,057 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

all brake discs in poor condition \rusted/

Pass 31 May 2017 37,701 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 34,058 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 28,973 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 26,095 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 23,734 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 21,950 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 19,426 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 16,550 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

all (front + rear) tyres have a thin slash across the sidewall and tread but do not apear deep enough to reach the cord/ply

all (front + rear) tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

front discs have surface rust

Pass 3 Nov 2008 16,210 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front 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 Oct 2007 15,422 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 13,870 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 10,976 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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MW52 ZXZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MW52 ZXZ, 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 ZXZ registered?

MW52 ZXZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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