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WF52 WTX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

11,450 mi
Last recorded11,450 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 WTX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 11,450 miles

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2026 11,449 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2025 10,917 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 10,893 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 10,257 miles

Front Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 9,719 miles

Adv surface corrosion to underside of vehicle..............

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Strongly Adv front registration plate poor condition............ (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 9,714 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front brake discs badly corroded and pitted /poor condition.......... (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Front wiper blades split and poor condition........... (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Nearside front headlamp poor image /poor light output.......... (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Offside rear brake binding............ (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both rear brake discs badly corroded and poor condition............. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Rear plate poor condition............ (0.1 (d))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel line leaking at flexi hose ............. (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front brake pads badly worn and poor condition........... (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Split and perished............ (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Badly split and perished.......... (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre badly split and perished........... (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Adv battery requires charging or replacing...........

Adv surface corrosion to underside of vehicle..............

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Strongly Adv front registration plate poor condition............ (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in nearside rear tyre........... ()

Pass 14 Dec 2021 9,194 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 8,740 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 7,642 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 7,303 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 6,591 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 5,987 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

corrotion under vehicle

Pass 20 Jun 2015 5,712 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 WTX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 WTX, 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 WTX registered?

WF52 WTX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 2002.

Is WF52 WTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF52 WTX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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