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PE52 WKW

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

78,448 mi
Last recorded78,448 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE52 WKW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 78,448 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 74,011 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 74,011 miles

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

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2019 72,250 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 72,250 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded centre rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 70,627 miles

both rear sills rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2017 68,801 miles

hand brake travel

n/s outer sill

n/s/r brakes fluctuating

o/s outer sill

o/s/f brake slow to react

Fail 19 Jul 2017 68,801 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

hand brake travel

n/s outer sill

n/s/r brakes fluctuating

o/s outer sill

o/s/f brake slow to react

Pass 20 Jun 2016 66,925 miles

both outer sills

oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2016 66,925 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (under anti roll bar mount) (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis same place (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both outer sills

driver seat wet

n/s/r tyre heavy ageing on the limit

o/s/r tyre heavy ageing on the limit

oil leak

Pass 21 May 2015 63,649 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 61,214 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

brake back plates deteriorated but not excessive

Pass 28 Jun 2013 58,445 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 57,780 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 5,576 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 54,717 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 54,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 52,656 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 51,962 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 42,479 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 32,972 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 WKW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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