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WX52 KTG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

37,115 mi
Last recorded37,115 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 KTG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 37,115 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 36,933 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corrosion

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2024 36,735 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 36,399 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 36,085 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 36,077 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 35,713 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 35,382 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 35,198 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 34,604 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 34,604 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 33,548 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 32,629 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front and rear tyres and offside front and rear tyres cracking on outer shoulders

Pass 21 Sep 2015 31,706 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 37,627 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 30,311 miles

rear of both outer sill corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2014 30,311 miles

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

rear of both outer sill corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2013 29,101 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 27,687 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 26,021 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 24,303 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 22,482 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 20,644 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 20,644 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 18,545 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 16,195 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 KTG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 KTG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WX52 KTG registered?

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

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