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WX52 KUG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,801 mi
Last recorded115,801 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 115,801 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 113,089 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all under car rusty

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

Pass 23 Oct 2015 107,569 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant level low

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear exhaust bracket on silencer corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2014 101,490 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 101,490 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 92,362 miles

N/S/F wheel binding slightly when turned by hand

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 86,151 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 86,145 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 72,052 miles

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

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

handbrake lever very high

Pass 27 Sep 2010 63,907 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 55,017 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 44,153 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 36,755 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 30,244 miles

o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing low

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 KUG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KUG, 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 KUG registered?

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

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