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WN52 ZBO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

77,073 mi
Last recorded77,073 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN52 ZBO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 77,073 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS inner wing areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2025 74,373 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2025 74,373 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 72,303 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower and outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS top and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 68,978 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on the braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 68,978 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on the braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 67,528 miles

Front inner wings rear lower and outer sills weak with corrosion surface scale to wish bones

Pass 27 Jul 2021 65,382 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 64,234 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 61,518 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 59,083 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 56,433 miles

Surface corrsion to underbody and rear springs

Pass 18 Apr 2016 53,314 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 53,314 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 46,931 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 42,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 42,428 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 35,500 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 31,871 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

small cuts in both front tyres

Pass 31 May 2011 28,918 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 28,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2010 26,779 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 23,506 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 19,579 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 16,207 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 11,335 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 5,309 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 ZBO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 WN52 ZBO, 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 ZBO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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