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WR52 ZXX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,335 mi
Last recorded103,335 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 103,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective fogged on limit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear on limit (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 102,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner and outer sills corroded on limit (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 99,814 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch on limit (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch on limit (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside 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))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 97,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 97,209 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 92,295 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 82,462 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 72,724 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 62,645 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)

nsf tyre cracking and has slight wear on inner edge

osf tyre cracking and has slight wear on inner edge

Fail 28 Nov 2012 57,453 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 57,453 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 51,171 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 43,647 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 36,438 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 30,989 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 26,387 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 22,654 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 17,976 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 ZXX 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 88.9%.

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 WR52 ZXX, 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 ZXX registered?

WR52 ZXX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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