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WA52 TYF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

128,537 mi
Last recorded128,537 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 128,537 miles

Nearside Rear Hole in sill and corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 128,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hole in sill and corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 124,020 miles

Offside Front Hole caused by corrosion

Offside Rear Hole caused by corrosion

Fail 10 Jun 2017 124,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Hole caused by corrosion

Offside Rear Hole caused by corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2016 120,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 117,219 miles

near side rear sill corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2015 117,219 miles

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

near side rear sill corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2014 110,950 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2014 110,950 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2013 100,592 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 100,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 90,891 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise slight rear imbalance

Pass 4 Jun 2011 78,620 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 67,738 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 55,461 miles

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

advise strong off side front wheel bearing play

Fail 13 Jun 2009 55,461 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise strong off side front wheel bearing play

Pass 30 May 2008 44,390 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 44,390 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 41,685 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 35,102 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 TYF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc 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 TYF, 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 TYF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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