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NV52 WMX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,441 mi
Last recorded109,441 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV52 WMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 109,441 miles

advise : both rear brake backing plates corroded

advise : heavy surface corrosion to under body/suspension arms

advise : slight wear in both front lower track control arm rear bushes

Pass 17 Jun 2019 108,831 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 108,831 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Excessive perrish (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 104,452 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 104,452 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 104,357 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Front both tyres sidewalls cracking

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

vehicle under sides showing general deterioration

Pass 5 Jan 2017 103,465 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 103,280 miles

Nearside inner and outer sill corroded

Offside inner and outer sill corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2015 102,665 miles

n/s inner and outter sills corroded

o/s inner and outter sills corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2014 101,832 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

ns and os inner sills corroded

ns and os outer sills have some corrosion

nsf and osf disc backing plates very corroded

Pass 30 May 2013 96,131 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 92,471 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 84,125 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 81,718 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 81,718 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 73,798 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 66,118 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 579,146 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 48,882 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 37,673 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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NV52 WMX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 NV52 WMX, 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 NV52 WMX registered?

NV52 WMX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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