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WM52 YPG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

90,187 mi
Last recorded90,187 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM52 YPG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 90,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension heavily corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2026 90,172 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension heavily corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2025 83,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 81,497 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 79,152 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 77,945 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 75,712 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill/floor to sill rusty

Pass 21 Jan 2020 73,879 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 73,879 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 70,520 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 66,740 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 63,278 miles

Nearside Front wheel getting sticky, advise check caliper

Nearside Rear sill panel has corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2016 59,452 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 55,278 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 50,174 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2013 45,359 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2013 45,313 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2012 40,489 miles

Front brake discs worn on inner surface

Pass 19 Jan 2011 34,233 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 29,580 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2009 24,367 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 19,473 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 15,184 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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WM52 YPG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc 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 WM52 YPG, 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 WM52 YPG registered?

WM52 YPG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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