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WF52 WME

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

135,145 mi
Last recorded135,145 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 WME
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2018 135,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill missing (6.1.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to os ns outer sills

surface corrosion to rear sub frame

Pass 3 Oct 2017 130,865 miles

base of ns front wing corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2017 130,865 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

base of ns front wing corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2016 125,569 miles

oil leak lower part of engine

Fail 7 Oct 2016 125,569 miles

Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (1.9.2a)

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

oil leak lower part of engine

Pass 28 Nov 2015 123,170 miles

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

Thick layer or underseal covering suspected corrosion

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2015 123,169 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Thick layer or underseal covering suspected corrosion

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2014 119,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2014 119,015 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2013 112,182 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

all suspension arms fairly corroded

body and subframes corroded

bolt broken in rear subframe

Fail 4 Nov 2013 112,177 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

bolt broken in rear subframe

Pass 16 Nov 2012 107,771 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Nov 2012 107,735 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2011 97,540 miles

both floors getting rusty

both rear ends of sills getting rusty

front and rear suspension getting rusty

front to rear brake pipe getting rusty

n/s/r brake pipe getting rusty

rear brake pads getting low

rear springs getting rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2010 90,456 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 90,456 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 81,863 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 77,385 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 65,358 miles

rear exhaust rusting

Pass 28 Nov 2006 51,953 miles

rear exhaust heavily rusted

Pass 23 Nov 2005 38,917 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 WME is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WME, 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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WF52 WME is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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