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WX52 KUS

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,210 mi
Last recorded99,210 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 KUS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2011 99,210 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 99,199 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 91,386 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 84,697 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 83,451 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 79,748 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 70,415 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 KUS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 KUS, 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 KUS registered?

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

Is WX52 KUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX52 KUS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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