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WF52 LVB

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

83,494 mi
Last recorded83,494 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 LVB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 83,494 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front all the ball joint boots are perished

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all brake discs are corroded

all suspension components are corroded generally throughout

Fail 5 Apr 2022 83,492 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail corroded excessively within 30cm of suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail corroded excessively within 30cm of suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front all the ball joint boots are perished

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all brake discs are corroded

all suspension components are corroded generally throughout

Pass 2 Jun 2020 81,388 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear corrosion to outer sill area

Fail 2 Jun 2020 81,388 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear corrosion to outer sill area

Pass 11 Jun 2019 79,811 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 75,931 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 75,931 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 75,830 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 75,830 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 67,010 miles

Nearside Front brake dragging slightly

Nearside Front tyre tread low and perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front brake dragging slightly

Offside Front tyre perished

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs rusty on inner face

Fail 6 Sep 2016 67,010 miles

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

Nearside Front brake dragging slightly

Nearside Front tyre tread low and perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front brake dragging slightly

Offside Front tyre perished

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs rusty on inner face

Pass 22 Sep 2015 66,109 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread low on edges and perishing

Nearside Rear tyre tread low and perishing

Offside Front tyre tread low on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 66,109 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front tyre tread low on edges and perishing

Nearside Rear tyre tread low and perishing

Offside Front tyre tread low on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 63,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly rusty

joint to rear silencer rusty

nearside front tyre perished

nearside front tyre tread low on edges

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre perishing

offside front tyre tread wearing slightly inner edge

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 15 Sep 2014 63,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly rusty

joint to rear silencer rusty

nearside front tyre perished

nearside front tyre tread low on edges

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre perishing

offside front tyre tread wearing slightly inner edge

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 24 Sep 2013 60,856 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front brake binding slightly?

o/s front inner wing/chassis getting rusty

suspension arms getting rusty

suspension springs getting rusty

tyres starting to perish

Pass 26 Sep 2012 57,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pads wearing low

Pass 21 Sep 2011 50,955 miles

CHECK CONDITION OF BRAKE BADS

SUSPENSION ARMS SURFACE CORROSION

UNDERGUARDS PREVENT FULL INSPECTION

Pass 22 Sep 2010 44,618 miles

NOTE plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection

exhaust getting rusty

suspension arms getting rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2009 39,798 miles

NOTE plastic covers fitted

exhaust getting rusty

tyres starting to perish

Pass 29 Sep 2008 38,531 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 36,649 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 33,019 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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WF52 LVB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WF52 LVB, 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 WF52 LVB registered?

WF52 LVB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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