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PE52 WKU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

73,624 mi
Last recorded73,624 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE52 WKU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 73,624 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 72,142 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 72,110 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Floor (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 63,898 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 62,916 miles

underside of car heavely corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2020 62,916 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

underside of car heavely corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2019 59,949 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 59,949 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 56,521 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 56,521 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 53,293 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 53,293 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 50,805 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 48,218 miles

rustting on both rear sills

Fail 28 Apr 2015 48,214 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rustting on both rear sills

Pass 14 Apr 2014 45,488 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 44,378 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 44,378 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 43,555 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 41,594 miles

corrosion on rear disks.

Fail 27 Apr 2011 41,594 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion on rear disks.

Pass 28 Apr 2010 39,789 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 36,797 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 29,792 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 22,283 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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PE52 WKU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 PE52 WKU, 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 PE52 WKU registered?

PE52 WKU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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