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PL52 WXW

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

124,686 mi
Last recorded124,686 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL52 WXW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 124,686 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 124,677 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced plates not welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak gasket leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 114,728 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 95,212 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 84,422 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 83,280 miles

Offside Front Lower wishbone inner mounting shows signs of wear

considerable corrosion under vehicle

suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorating

Fail 14 Sep 2020 83,278 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, sill end and inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower wishbone inner mounting shows signs of wear

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

brake discs corroded

considerable corrosion under vehicle

suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorating

Pass 18 Sep 2019 81,658 miles

brake discs corroded

outer sills corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2019 81,641 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis / inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side very weak (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/ inner sill etc. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

brake discs corroded

clutch weak

outer sills corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2018 79,001 miles

both upper & both lower swivel dust covers deteriorating

considerable surface corrosion under vehicle

windscreen wipers could be better

Fail 10 Sep 2018 78,999 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both upper & both lower swivel dust covers deteriorating

considerable surface corrosion under vehicle

o/s rear tyre under inflated

parking brake lever near end of working travel

windscreen wipers could be better

Pass 13 Sep 2017 76,923 miles

considerable surface corrosion under vehicle

front brakes binding slightly

Fail 11 Sep 2017 76,921 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

all brakes binding slightly

considerable surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 6 Sep 2016 74,841 miles

rear brake pads worn

slight imbalance of brakes

some corrosion under vehicle

Fail 5 Sep 2016 74,841 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill / chassis (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

offside rear tyre underinflated

rear brake pads worn

slight imbalance of brakes

some corrosion under vehicle

Pass 2 Sep 2015 71,698 miles

sills corroded

some surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 9 Sep 2014 68,502 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 68,501 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

slight inbalance of front brakes

Pass 9 Sep 2013 66,308 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 66,306 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 64,731 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 59,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

the o.s.f.brake is binding slightly.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 52,222 miles

underside of this vehicle needs waxoiling to make good areas of corrosion.

Pass 14 Sep 2009 43,998 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 38,601 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 34,244 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 28,000 miles

ALL 4 TYRES STARTING TO CRACK BETWEEN TREADS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside wiper not 100%

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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PL52 WXW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 PL52 WXW, 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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PL52 WXW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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