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WX52 KRE

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

106,425 mi
Last recorded106,425 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 KRE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 106,425 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 105,650 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 104,962 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 102,420 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 96,896 miles

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

Under Body Corrosion

Under Body Heavily Under Sealed

Pass 12 Dec 2018 95,354 miles

Both rear outer sills corroded

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 92,743 miles

Both rear outer sills corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2017 92,743 miles

Both rear outer sills corroded

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 89,652 miles

Both rear outer sills corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2016 89,652 miles

Both rear outer sills corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 85,754 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 85,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 80,903 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)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 80,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 75,657 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 71,346 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 71,346 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 68,280 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 68,279 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 62,188 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 62,187 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2009 59,209 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 55,274 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 55,245 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 55,202 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 54,085 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 52,416 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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WX52 KRE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WX52 KRE, 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 WX52 KRE registered?

WX52 KRE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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