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WF52 WVC

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,261 mi
Last recorded78,261 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 78,261 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 75,018 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 73,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 73,425 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 72,246 miles

Front chassis corroding both sides inner

Front suspension arms corroding

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

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

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

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

Rear Outer sills corroding

Rear suspension arms corroding

Pass 26 Oct 2020 69,555 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 68,164 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced chassis rail (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 68,164 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced chassis rail (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 66,775 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear sill end corroded.

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear sill end

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 66,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded supply pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear sill end corroded.

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear sill end

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 62,669 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 62,668 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 58,571 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Front wheel slight bind

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2015 53,802 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2014 49,186 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 49,186 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 45,287 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 40,799 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 40,796 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 36,384 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 32,529 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 28,192 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 23,877 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 20,018 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 14,706 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 10,653 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 WVC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 WVC, 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 WVC registered?

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

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