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NA52 WBG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

26,421 mi
Last recorded26,421 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA52 WBG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 26,421 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 22,815 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 21,819 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 21,126 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 20,657 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 20,237 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 19,719 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 19,153 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 18,476 miles

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

n/s/f tyre is worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Oct 2015 17,986 miles

n/s/f tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Pass 22 Oct 2014 17,216 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 16,519 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly outer edge

Pass 24 Oct 2012 15,597 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 14,352 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 13,249 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 12,033 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 10,961 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 9,462 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 7,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 7,552 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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NA52 WBG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 NA52 WBG, 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 NA52 WBG registered?

NA52 WBG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 October 2002.

Is NA52 WBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for NA52 WBG shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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