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OY52 WNK

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

96,963 mi
Last recorded96,963 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 WNK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 96,963 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 96,962 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 96,962 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 93,961 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 92,725 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 92,723 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 88,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 88,143 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 87,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 87,552 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 May 2019 83,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Sill has some corrosion however it is not structural

Offside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Sill has some corrosion however it is not structural

Fail 18 May 2019 83,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Sill has some corrosion however it is not structural

Offside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Sill has some corrosion however it is not structural

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

Pass 19 May 2018 79,903 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 79,903 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2017 77,911 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 77,911 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 75,390 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 75,390 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2015 72,144 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 72,144 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2014 67,411 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 May 2014 67,411 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 62,097 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 62,097 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 58,230 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 58,223 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 48,863 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 43,224 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 41,977 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 31,439 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 27,167 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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OY52 WNK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OY52 WNK, 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 OY52 WNK registered?

OY52 WNK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 September 2002.

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