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WF52 LXB

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

96,429 mi
Last recorded96,429 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 LXB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2025 96,429 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 95,475 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 93,582 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 93,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 91,762 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 89,970 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust joining flange corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2021 89,970 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust joining flange corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2020 82,795 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 78,676 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2018 74,686 miles

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))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 74,686 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 69,871 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 64,027 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 63,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 57,577 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 51,619 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 44,962 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre secondary tread worn smooth on outer edge

Pass 25 Jul 2012 37,555 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 35,075 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 32,327 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 30,161 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 27,070 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 23,619 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 20,658 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 20,658 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 LXB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LXB, 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 LXB registered?

WF52 LXB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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The MOT history for WF52 LXB shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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