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VX52 WJZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

69,046 mi
Last recorded69,046 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 WJZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 69,046 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Oct 2021 64,640 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 58,099 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 56,672 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 51,852 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 48,339 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 45,743 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 42,678 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 38,778 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 35,855 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 32,681 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 29,558 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 26,510 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 23,424 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 20,341 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 17,685 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 17,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

manufacturers undertray installed limiting inspection of certain components

Pass 23 Aug 2006 14,819 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 WJZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 WJZ, 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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What year was VX52 WJZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for VX52 WJZ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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