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VX52 WKE

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

107,709 mi
Last recorded107,709 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 WKE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2022 107,709 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front chassis legs near roll bar mounting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all upper and lower arms have corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 101,634 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front chassis near subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills have corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 97,663 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 88,934 miles

both front chasis legs corroded undr wheel arches, not considered excessive at time of test.

Pass 5 Jun 2018 80,633 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 80,460 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 80,295 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both sills starting to rust

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 1 Jun 2017 80,141 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 sills (2.4.A.3)

rear diff leaking

Pass 8 Jul 2016 70,572 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 58,972 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 47,779 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2013 42,620 miles

surface corrosion underside

Fail 15 Jun 2013 42,609 miles

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

surface corrosion underside

Fail 8 May 2013 42,492 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 42,133 miles

Front and Rear inner sills have surface corrosion

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 42,133 miles

Front and Rear inner sills have surface corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2010 39,115 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 38,212 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2009 38,212 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 33,906 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 27,924 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 20,891 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 WKE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VX52 WKE, 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 WKE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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