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WA52 PFK

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,938 mi
Last recorded120,938 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 PFK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 120,938 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 117,848 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 117,846 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Rear road springs corroded

Nearside Rear tyre low and bald outer edge

Offside Front brake binding

Offside Front tyre low inner edge

Offside Rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Rear tyre low and bald on edges

Rear pads getting low

various bushes worn and cracked due to age

wiper blades smearing

Pass 28 Aug 2015 116,344 miles

Offside Rear lower wheel arch corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2014 114,146 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2014 114,115 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front discs coroded

Pass 31 Jul 2013 109,146 miles

cut in sidewall of n/s/r tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2012 99,713 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 94,921 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 86,191 miles

front registration plate damaged

Fail 12 Jun 2010 86,162 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front registration plate damaged

Pass 8 Jul 2009 80,968 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 78,602 miles

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 2 Jul 2007 74,818 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 71,087 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 71,087 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 PFK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WA52 PFK, 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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WA52 PFK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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