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VX52 WJM

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,100 mi
Last recorded43,100 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 WJM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 43,100 miles

Both front chassis legs heavily corroded

Both outer sills heavily corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Under vehicle and front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2024 41,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Under vehicle and front and rear suspension etc. heavily corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2024 41,998 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing cannot be checked (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Under vehicle and front and rear suspension etc. heavily corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2023 40,884 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2022 40,175 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Under vehicle and front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2021 39,900 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 39,900 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 39,500 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 39,500 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 38,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Various front + rear suspension components corroded

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 38,414 miles

All suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside + offside sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 37,494 miles

Front + rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Rear Body has slight corrosion nearside + offside outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 36,261 miles

All front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 36,101 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

all front + rear suspension components corroded + deteriorated

Fail 2 Nov 2015 36,101 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

all front + rear suspension components corroded + deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2014 34,266 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all front + rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2013 33,812 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight corrosion under body and suspension components

Pass 29 Oct 2012 32,113 miles

Slight corrosion underbody and suspension conponents

Pass 28 Oct 2011 31,562 miles

Corrosion starting on N/S/R sill

Slight lip of corrosion on brake discs

Pass 14 Oct 2010 29,060 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 24,651 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 20,546 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 15,362 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 12,383 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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VX52 WJM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VX52 WJM, 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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VX52 WJM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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