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WX52 KUH

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

75,788 mi
Last recorded75,788 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 KUH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 75,788 miles

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

Offside Front wing corroded

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

eml on

general underbody and suspension component corrosion

sills corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2025 75,782 miles

Front Registration plate insecure not attached (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front wing corroded

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

eml on

general underbody and suspension component corrosion

sills corroded

Pass 7 May 2024 65,962 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on both outer sills at rear

corrosion on offiside sill at front

Fail 7 May 2024 65,962 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on both outer sills at rear

Pass 3 May 2023 57,380 miles

slight corrosion on sills

Pass 26 May 2022 51,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2021 50,967 miles

underside of vehicle and suspension components corroded

Pass 24 May 2019 50,377 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

all underside components corroded

Pass 3 May 2018 49,839 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all underside components corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2017 47,952 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

advise : offside front brake slightly binding

advise : under body surface corrsion

Pass 28 May 2016 46,712 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 44,187 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 43,718 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 43,240 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 42,923 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 42,384 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 41,731 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 41,017 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 40,167 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 39,319 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 37,284 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 KUH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 KUH, 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 KUH registered?

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

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