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WX52 KUD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

45,346 mi
Last recorded45,346 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 45,346 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 42,803 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 42,803 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable nut loose

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake cable nut loose

Pass 8 Mar 2024 39,917 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear hand brake cable nut insurcure

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear hand brake cable nut insurcure

Pass 10 Mar 2023 37,148 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 37,148 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 35,746 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 35,534 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside outer sill slight damage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside not excessive at present

Pass 11 Jul 2020 33,395 miles

General corrosion

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 31,450 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 28,414 miles

Front wipers smeary

Nearside Front tyre cracking/perishing

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre cracking/perishing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 26,480 miles

Offside Rear has cuts on outer wall

Pass 24 Jun 2016 24,785 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 23,233 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 23,232 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 22,897 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 22,642 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 22,333 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2011 21,703 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 20,316 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 16,948 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 14,991 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 13,833 miles

all tyre peirshing

Pass 18 Sep 2006 12,181 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 9,815 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 KUD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 KUD, 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 KUD registered?

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

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