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WX52 RVU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

37,576 mi
Last recorded37,576 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 RVU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 37,576 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 37,407 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 37,119 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 35,660 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 34,791 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 34,124 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 33,500 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 32,862 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 31,895 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 31,226 miles

Both front tyres deteriorating

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 30,004 miles

Both front tyres deteriorating

Fail 7 Apr 2015 30,004 miles

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

Both front tyres deteriorating

Minor damage NS wiper blade

Pass 14 Apr 2014 28,705 miles

Both front tyres deteriorating

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 27,034 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2012 25,727 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2011 24,623 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 23,710 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 22,202 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 21,291 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 21,291 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

both front tyres perishing

Pass 17 Apr 2007 20,000 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 17,738 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 RVU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WX52 RVU registered?

WX52 RVU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 September 2002.

Is WX52 RVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX52 RVU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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