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WA52 PFO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

126,964 mi
Last recorded126,964 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 PFO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2019 126,964 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s/r outer sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 119,263 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

surface corrosion front & rear suspension components

surface corrosion o/s/r outer sill

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2018 119,263 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

surface corrosion front & rear suspension components

surface corrosion o/s/r outer sill

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2017 110,071 miles

surface corrosion n/s/r & o/s/r outer sills

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2017 110,070 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s handbrake performance poor (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

surface corrosion n/s/r & o/s/r outer sills

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2016 102,903 miles

n/s/r outer sill surface corrosion

o/s/r outer sill surface corrosion

rear coil springs corroded

surface corrosion floor pan

surface corrosion rear suspension

under-trays fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2016 102,903 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

n/s/r outer sill surface corrosion

o/s/r outer sill surface corrosion

rear coil springs corroded

surface corrosion floor pan

surface corrosion rear suspension

under-trays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2015 97,137 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 92,731 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 92,731 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 88,069 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 88,069 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 82,513 miles

brake fliud low

Pass 22 Mar 2011 77,780 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 77,780 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 70,023 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 59,399 miles

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

anti roll bar shows signs of corrosion

near side front tyre worn slightly on both edges

small crack in front number plate

Pass 29 Sep 2007 48,919 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 40,046 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 27,422 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 PFO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PFO, 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 PFO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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