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WG52 KUE

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,093 mi
Last recorded69,093 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG52 KUE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 69,093 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 69,093 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 68,693 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 68,354 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 68,354 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 68,275 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 67,797 miles

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

corrosion forming in both rear outer sills.

Pass 15 Jan 2021 66,950 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 66,950 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust joint. Centre and rear exhaust sections (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 66,066 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 66,066 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 65,528 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 16 Jan 2019 65,528 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 8 Jan 2018 64,184 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 62,866 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 61,301 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 58,804 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 56,512 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 56,512 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 54,271 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 52,149 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 51,015 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 47,884 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 39,983 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 33,908 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 26,854 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 19,134 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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WG52 KUE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WG52 KUE, 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 WG52 KUE registered?

WG52 KUE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 December 2002.

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