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WR52 ZVY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,903 mi
Last recorded88,903 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR52 ZVY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 88,903 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 85,045 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 81,262 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 81,245 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 79,352 miles

general rust

slight blow exhaust

Pass 24 Jan 2018 74,153 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 67,734 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

some wear in brake discs

surface corrosion in underbody and brake pipes.

Fail 24 Jan 2017 67,733 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

some wear in brake discs

surface corrosion in underbody and brake pipes.

Pass 8 Mar 2016 57,319 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 48,221 miles

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

o/s rear tyre perished

Fail 24 Mar 2015 48,221 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Oct 2013 44,779 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 40,591 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 38,445 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 36,229 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 34,260 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 31,224 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 27,353 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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WR52 ZVY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 WR52 ZVY, 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 WR52 ZVY registered?

WR52 ZVY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 2002.

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The MOT history for WR52 ZVY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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