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WX52 KSJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,449 mi
Last recorded42,449 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 KSJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 42,449 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

various suspension components under vehicle corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2024 42,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Various suspension components under vehicle corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2023 42,257 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 41,834 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 41,636 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2020 41,535 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2019 41,385 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2018 40,843 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2017 39,751 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 38,561 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak slight ()

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

nearside rear of outer sill corroded just outside the prescribed area of the seat belt mount

o/s/f chassis leg corroding near anti roll bar mount under wheel arch

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

offside rear of outer sill corroded just outside the prescribed area of the seat belt mount

Pass 30 Sep 2015 35,071 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mount on chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear wheel arches starting to corrode

most of the under side suspension components are corroded

nearside rear of outer sill corroded just outside the prescribed area of the seat belt mount

offside rear of outer sill just outside the prescribed area of the seat belt mount

Fail 30 Sep 2015 35,071 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mount on chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear wheel arches starting to corrode

most of the under side suspension components are corroded

nearside rear of outer sill corroded just outside the prescribed area of the seat belt mount

offside rear of outer sill just outside the prescribed area of the seat belt mount

Fail 28 Sep 2015 35,050 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 31,404 miles

corrosion to both rear outer sills

general underbody corrosion to suspension components and subframe

Pass 21 Sep 2013 29,014 miles

both outer sills rusty

inner faces of front brake discs corrodedand pitted

rear coil springs very rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2012 26,321 miles

both outer sills rusty

both rear sill ends rusty

front and rear subframes and suspension components very rusty

handbrake travel

Pass 17 Sep 2011 23,819 miles

off side and near side rear brake discs very rusty

Pass 27 Sep 2010 21,244 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 19,088 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 19,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 16,349 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 14,359 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 11,909 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 9,361 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 KSJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WX52 KSJ, 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 KSJ registered?

WX52 KSJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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