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WN52 AOG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,840 mi
Last recorded99,840 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN52 AOG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 99,840 miles

front tyres worn on edges and cracked

nearside and offside inner and outer sill panel corroded

nearside wing mirror unit has slight play

underbody and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2019 99,840 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front tyres worn on edges and cracked

nearside and offside inner and outer sill panel corroded

nearside wing mirror unit has slight play

underbody and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2018 94,389 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 94,257 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 92,536 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 92,520 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 89,872 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 89,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 85,414 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 80,998 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 80,610 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 80,579 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 73,627 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 70,668 miles

nearside rear tyre has age cracking but not showing cords

offside rear tyre has age cracking but not showing cords

Fail 28 Sep 2011 70,664 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre has age cracking but not showing cords

offside rear tyre has age cracking but not showing cords

Pass 5 Oct 2010 67,467 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 63,075 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 57,944 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 55,698 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 51,505 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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WN52 AOG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WN52 AOG, 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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WN52 AOG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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