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WF52 LVN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,525 mi
Last recorded30,525 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 LVN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 30,525 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 30,483 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 30,452 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 30,313 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 29,840 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 29,327 miles

all tyres wearing low and perished

rear pads wearing low

Pass 27 Nov 2019 28,707 miles

rear pads wearing low

Pass 27 Nov 2018 27,800 miles

rear pads wearing low

Pass 27 Nov 2017 26,988 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 26,152 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 25,124 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 23,903 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 22,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 22,643 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 21,319 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 19,450 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 19,442 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 18,726 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 17,569 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 15,708 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 13,748 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 10,919 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 10,919 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 7,995 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 LVN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 WF52 LVN, 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 LVN registered?

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

Is WF52 LVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF52 LVN shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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