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WX52 KTV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

89,881 mi
Last recorded89,881 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 89,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Underside corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2025 80,868 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 80,865 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 80,855 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 80,446 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 79,521 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 77,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 74,712 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 20 Feb 2019 74,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2018 65,370 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 58,665 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills and floor area (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area, front and rear suspension area (2.4.A.3)

offside front brake slight bind

Fail 9 Feb 2017 58,665 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills and floor area (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area, front and rear suspension area (2.4.A.3)

offside front brake slight bind

Pass 16 Feb 2016 57,131 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 16 Feb 2016 57,131 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel slightly binding

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2015 55,914 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 55,914 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2014 53,441 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 51,126 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

exhaust system corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2013 51,122 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2012 49,088 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 49,088 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 46,246 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)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 46,246 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 42,607 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2010 42,607 miles

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

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 36,294 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 28,925 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 28,925 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 22,759 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 KTV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 KTV, 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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WX52 KTV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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