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WA52 VZO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,331 mi
Last recorded36,331 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 VZO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 36,331 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 35,614 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 35,614 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 34,191 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer sill corroded not within a prescribed area

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer sill corroded not within a prescribed area

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 32,747 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 31,661 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 30,687 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 29,218 miles

general corrosion to suspension components

Fail 16 Sep 2019 29,218 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion to suspension components

Pass 20 Sep 2018 26,450 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 24,378 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly tight

Pass 16 Sep 2016 21,928 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre valve perished

Pass 23 Sep 2015 20,163 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 18,768 miles

Corrosion n/s/r outer sill

Pass 19 Sep 2013 17,365 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 16,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 16,208 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 14,278 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 12,668 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 10,805 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 9,557 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 8,069 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 6,978 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 5,625 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 VZO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VZO, 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 VZO registered?

WA52 VZO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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