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WF52 LVO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,388 mi
Last recorded106,388 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 LVO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 106,388 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills at rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 99,552 miles

Front wipers smearing screen

Oil leak ()

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by less than 40mm outside zone 'A'

Fail 14 Feb 2017 99,552 miles

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

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

Front wipers smearing screen

Oil leak ()

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by less than 40mm outside zone 'A'

Pass 17 Feb 2016 94,546 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 94,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 82,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside rear lense cracked but does not produce any white light

rear subframe corrosion

slight wheel bind to nearside rear

Fail 17 Feb 2015 82,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside rear lense cracked but does not produce any white light

rear subframe corrosion

slight wheel bind to nearside rear

Pass 22 Jan 2014 74,320 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 66,812 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 66,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 55,730 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 47,316 miles

both rear brake pads wearing very low

Pass 21 Jan 2010 42,704 miles

All brake discs have surface corrosion.

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 36,659 miles

Nearside front wiper blade.

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 32,089 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)

both front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 17 Jan 2007 24,254 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 24,060 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 21,367 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 LVO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LVO, 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 LVO registered?

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

Is WF52 LVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF52 LVO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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