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WX52 RWO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

68,792 mi
Last recorded68,792 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 RWO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 68,792 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 67,383 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))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 67,079 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (all) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (thin) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 62,369 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 56,228 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 56,266 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2020 51,965 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear outer sills thin with corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2019 46,940 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 41,459 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 36,578 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 32,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 31,687 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 30,572 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 27,964 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 25,245 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 23,632 miles

FRONT\REAR REG\PLATES DIGIT SPACES

Pass 26 Apr 2010 23,024 miles

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

H\BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL NEAR LIMIT

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2009 22,295 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 21,722 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 21,086 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 19,616 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 RWO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 RWO, 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 RWO registered?

WX52 RWO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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