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VU52 WOM

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,779 mi
Last recorded56,779 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 WOM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 56,779 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 53,603 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 rear wishbones & both o/s/f wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake fluid staining on servo below master cylinder

Fail 19 Jul 2019 53,603 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished to cords on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on sidewall perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 rear wishbones & both o/s/f wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake fluid staining on servo below master cylinder

Pass 27 Jul 2018 47,338 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all wishbones corroded (front & rear) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 47,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg in front of upper suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in front of upper suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all wishbones corroded (front & rear) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2018 47,335 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings central chassis frame corroded/cracked (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings central chassis frame corroded/cracked (6.1.B.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both fronts load bearing areas corroded (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion Both rear inner arch areas corroded weak (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underside body structure, all suspension components corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 44,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear arms corroded crispy (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underbody chassis frame area (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 44,086 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear arms corroded crispy (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underbody chassis frame area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 41,605 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear suspension arms and components (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody chassis frame (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 39,256 miles

Both front and rear discs corroded on inner faces

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 36,653 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 35,022 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 32,768 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 32,754 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 30,306 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 1 Dec 2009 27,338 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 25,792 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 22,368 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 19,655 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 15,440 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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VU52 WOM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VU52 WOM, 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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VU52 WOM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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