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NU52 WGN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

23,828 mi
Last recorded23,828 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU52 WGN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 23,828 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 21,532 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 20,257 miles

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

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

all suspension components are corroded, also front chassis is corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2016 20,251 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

all suspension components are corroded, also front chassis is corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2015 17,309 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 17,275 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2014 14,022 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 14,006 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 13,762 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 12,504 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 11,096 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 9,537 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 8,412 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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NU52 WGN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NU52 WGN, 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 NU52 WGN registered?

NU52 WGN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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The MOT history for NU52 WGN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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