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WK52 XNY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

86,978 mi
Last recorded86,978 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK52 XNY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 86,978 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 86,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 86,656 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 85,545 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 84,326 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 76,587 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 74,927 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 73,131 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 71,789 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Pass 24 May 2017 67,891 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 67,889 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 62,887 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 57,739 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 52,375 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 45,268 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 38,281 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 29,781 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 22,486 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 21,469 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 20,668 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 19,843 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 19,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 18,464 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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WK52 XNY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 WK52 XNY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WK52 XNY registered?

WK52 XNY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is WK52 XNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK52 XNY shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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