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WO52 AOP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

89,149 mi
Last recorded89,149 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO52 AOP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 89,149 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Various underbody components corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2017 85,469 miles

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

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

Slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 4 Mar 2016 81,214 miles

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

Internal headlamp adjuster reset to check headlamp aim

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 73,141 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)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 69,126 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 61,544 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 61,543 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 54,229 miles

offside drive shaft seal leaking

Pass 25 Feb 2011 46,852 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

inner face of both front brake discs corroded

osr driveshaft seal leaking

Pass 31 Dec 2009 37,594 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 29,399 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 26,070 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 22,679 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 18,197 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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WO52 AOP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 WO52 AOP, 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 WO52 AOP registered?

WO52 AOP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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