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WA52 LFL

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,908 mi
Last recorded89,908 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 LFL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2012 89,908 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 89,908 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

offside front wheel starting to bind

Pass 19 Apr 2011 70,427 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise all suspension,steering,brake components corroded.

advise both rear brake discs corroded.

advise slight binding from offside front wheel.

Pass 16 Jul 2010 69,526 miles

advise both lower sill panels excessively corroded and only just meet pass requirements

advise brakes,steering,exhaust and suspension components all corroding

advise chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2009 60,717 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 46,621 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 41,745 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 33,950 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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WA52 LFL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WA52 LFL, 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 WA52 LFL registered?

WA52 LFL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 September 2002.

Is WA52 LFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA52 LFL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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