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WF52 WTZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,228 mi
Last recorded88,228 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2022 88,228 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION TO FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION

HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Pass 8 Oct 2020 87,015 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 83,328 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Slight corrosion to inner sill

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 78,420 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 73,609 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 73,609 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 66,163 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

offside and nearside front tyre edges wearing

Pass 10 Nov 2015 57,075 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 48,555 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 40,942 miles

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

n/s rear brake pad lower anti-rattle spring missing

Pass 25 Sep 2012 37,901 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 35,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

anti rattle spring missing from o/s rear brake pads

dam age to o/s front bottom of windscreen

parking brake pulling up high

Pass 9 Sep 2009 33,127 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 33,127 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 31,176 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 31,176 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 28,172 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 28,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 23,562 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2005 16,921 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 WTZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WTZ, 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 WTZ registered?

WF52 WTZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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