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WL52 HYB

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

56,376 mi
Last recorded56,376 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL52 HYB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 56,376 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 56,365 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 51,833 miles

N/s/r upper and lower suspension arms corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

O/s/r upper and lower suspension arms corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 49,130 miles

light corrosion on suspension

Pass 21 Apr 2017 46,521 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 43,035 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 39,199 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 35,830 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 24 May 2013 33,012 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2012 29,343 miles

air bag lamp flashing

Pass 24 May 2011 27,702 miles

off sise front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 29 May 2010 23,609 miles

air bag lamp on

Pass 6 May 2009 19,915 miles

air bag lamp on

nearside upper suspension ball joint nut has been repalced with one that isn't as big as the standard fitment so the split pin is a few threads away from the nut it is advised that this is put back to standard a standard size nut.

Pass 6 May 2008 16,708 miles

air bag light on

Fail 2 May 2008 16,685 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

air bag light on

Pass 14 Aug 2006 15,318 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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WL52 HYB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 WL52 HYB, 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 WL52 HYB registered?

WL52 HYB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 December 2002.

Is WL52 HYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL52 HYB shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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