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WP52 VPR

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,998 mi
Last recorded98,998 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP52 VPR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 98,998 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine mil light on (pre 2003)

general underside corrosion including suspension components

Fail 1 Jul 2020 98,998 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine mil light on (pre 2003)

general underside corrosion including suspension components

Pass 29 Jul 2019 96,528 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine management light on (car pre 2003)

general underside corrosion including suspension components and outer sills

Fail 23 Jul 2019 96,528 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine management light on (car pre 2003)

general underside corrosion including suspension components and outer sills

Pass 24 Jul 2018 95,609 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 94,642 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Central Front Under Trays Fitted Obscuring View of Some Components

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Exhaust Back box Flange Corroded

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outer Sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 94,640 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Central Front Under Trays Fitted Obscuring View of Some Components

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Exhaust Back box Flange Corroded

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 85,753 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 77,546 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)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 70,637 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 61,929 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 48,534 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 39,173 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 35,383 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 30,609 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front wiper blade split but clearing screen

Pass 7 Jan 2008 24,918 miles

n/s wiper split but still clearing screen

Pass 10 Jan 2007 17,330 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2005 9,854 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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WP52 VPR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WP52 VPR, 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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WP52 VPR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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