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PO52 LWF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

150,706 mi
Last recorded150,706 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO52 LWF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 150,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 147,079 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 142,884 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 142,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 141,296 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 137,602 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 137,602 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 134,489 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 134,489 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 131,763 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 131,763 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 126,423 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 126,423 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front both chassis (6.1.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 123,624 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 121,238 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 119,048 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 27 Feb 2016 119,032 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 118,897 miles

Nearside rear outer sill is corroded

Offside rear outer sill is corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2013 117,375 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 117,375 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

e.m.l. on

Pass 22 Sep 2012 106,169 miles

clutch & brake pedal rubbers are worn

Pass 1 Oct 2011 99,118 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 94,458 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 90,002 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 87,746 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 82,938 miles

Very slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 12 Jul 2006 78,244 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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PO52 LWF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 PO52 LWF, 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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PO52 LWF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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