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WN52 AOK

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

120,837 mi
Last recorded120,837 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN52 AOK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 120,837 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Aug 2024 114,603 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 112,963 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 105,214 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 102,710 miles

vehicle underside undersealed

Fail 6 Jan 2021 102,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

vehicle underside undersealed

Pass 18 Dec 2019 97,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 97,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 89,770 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 82,817 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front chassis rails corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2018 82,817 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front chassis rails corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2017 75,161 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 75,161 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 67,702 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 67,695 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 61,287 miles

both front chassis rails corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2014 61,287 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

both front chassis rails corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2013 60,367 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 60,367 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 57,275 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 57,275 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 51,256 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 47,128 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 47,128 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 42,293 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight binding of front brakes

Pass 14 Nov 2008 39,119 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 35,344 miles

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

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

front tyres are worn on inside edges

Pass 28 Nov 2006 27,304 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 19,127 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 AOK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 AOK, 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 WN52 AOK registered?

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

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