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WU52 FBB

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

30,195 mi
Last recorded30,195 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 FBB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 30,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 30,192 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 28,636 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion in both outer and backing sills

Pass 24 Jul 2017 26,560 miles

all suspension arms heavily corroded

n/s/r outer sill corroded and thin

removed dangerous obstruction out of centre of screen before test

Pass 16 Jun 2016 25,752 miles

engine management light on

Fail 16 Jun 2016 25,752 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

engine management light on

Pass 20 Jul 2015 24,797 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 24,797 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 23,582 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 15 Jul 2013 21,985 miles

Offside wiper blade is split.

Pass 26 Jul 2012 21,026 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 20,697 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 19,784 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 16,183 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 14,184 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 12,102 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 9,158 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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WU52 FBB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WU52 FBB, 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 WU52 FBB registered?

WU52 FBB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 September 2002.

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The MOT history for WU52 FBB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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