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WX52 RWV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,902 mi
Last recorded74,902 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 RWV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 74,902 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 74,896 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 74,708 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside inner and outer sill corroded

Offside Front Lower wing corroded over sill

Offside inner and outer sills corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2025 74,708 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside inner and outer sill corroded

Offside Front Lower wing corroded over sill

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

Offside inner and outer sills corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 72,463 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 69,642 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 69,620 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill. (6.1.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion wing where it attaches to the sill is weak and corroded. (6.1.B.2)

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

vehicle underside is heavily undersealed obscuring the inspection of several components.

Pass 14 Dec 2016 69,222 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 68,275 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 66,373 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 61,403 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 54,173 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 47,410 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 42,595 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 37,309 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 31,889 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 26,368 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 20,809 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 RWV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RWV, 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 RWV registered?

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

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