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NK52 WKR

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,182 mi
Last recorded85,182 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK52 WKR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 85,182 miles

under body has under seal cover under body front to back

Fail 7 Mar 2019 85,182 miles

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

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

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

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

under body has under seal cover under body front to back

Pass 1 Jun 2015 83,016 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 83,016 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 77,316 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 64,710 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 59,996 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 56,117 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre has cracks in tread

nearside rear tyre has cracks in tread

offside front tyre has cracks in tread

offside rear tyre has a screw in tread

offside rear tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 18 Mar 2010 52,175 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 52,175 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 50,869 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 47,192 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 43,970 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 37,958 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 13 Aug 2005 30,197 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)

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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NK52 WKR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NK52 WKR, 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 NK52 WKR registered?

NK52 WKR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 September 2002.

Is NK52 WKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK52 WKR shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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