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WF52 WVA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

76,457 mi
Last recorded76,457 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 WVA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 76,457 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 71,489 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 67,439 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 66,214 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears perished, on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 65,261 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 62,930 miles

1.5l of engine oil added to perform test

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has been rubbing on wheel arch (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has been rubbing on wheel arch (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 62,930 miles

1.5l of engine oil added to perform test

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has been rubbing on wheel arch (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has been rubbing on wheel arch (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 60,293 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 56,856 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 56,854 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 54,876 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres starting to perish no cords showing

Pass 20 Oct 2015 52,345 miles

offside and nearside front tyres starting to perish no cords showing

Pass 16 Oct 2014 50,315 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 47,940 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 45,737 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 43,456 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 41,619 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 41,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front tyre side walls perished

Pass 27 Oct 2009 38,897 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 38,882 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 36,174 miles

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

nearside front tyre cut in side wall no cords showing

Pass 5 Nov 2007 33,654 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 29,007 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 WVA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WVA, 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 WVA registered?

WF52 WVA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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