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WX52 KTD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

92,504 mi
Last recorded92,504 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 KTD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 92,504 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 90,678 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 87,890 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

os/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

os/f windscreen wiper deteriorating but clearing screen

slight corrosion ns/f chassis leg

slight corrosion os/f chassis leg

Fail 26 Oct 2016 87,848 miles

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

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

exhaust slightly corroded

os/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

os/f windscreen wiper deteriorating but clearing screen

slight corrosion ns/f chassis leg

slight corrosion os/f chassis leg

Pass 5 Nov 2015 84,322 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 84,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 79,776 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 75,932 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 73,270 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 73,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 68,951 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 62,897 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 62,897 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 62,887 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 56,063 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2008 56,049 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

front discs corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2007 51,156 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres on 2.5 mm fronts on 3mm

exhaust back box outer skin vibrating

Fail 13 Sep 2007 51,156 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear tyres on 2.5 mm fronts on 3mm

exhaust back box outer skin vibrating

Pass 15 Sep 2006 45,559 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 KTD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KTD, 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 KTD registered?

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

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