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WX52 TCZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

105,751 mi
Last recorded105,751 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 TCZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 105,751 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 102,777 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 100,475 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 100,474 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 98,214 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 94,906 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 91,327 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 87,235 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 77,396 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 70,099 miles

INITIAL SURFACE CORROSION SHOWING TO SUSPENSION ARMS

Rear Inner SILL BACKS SHOWING INITIAL CORROSION

Fail 4 Jan 2018 70,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded ANTI ROLL BAR MOUNTING (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded ANTI ROLL BAR MOUNTING (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

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

INITIAL SURFACE CORROSION SHOWING TO SUSPENSION ARMS

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

Rear Inner SILL BACKS SHOWING INITIAL CORROSION

Pass 16 Jan 2017 67,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 67,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 64,655 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 64,655 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 60,738 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 60,738 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 55,989 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 51,585 miles

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

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

slight under body corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2013 51,585 miles

slight under body corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2012 48,448 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear brake pads getting low

rear tyres gettng low

Fail 30 Dec 2011 48,446 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear brake pads getting low

rear tyres gettng low

Pass 30 Dec 2010 44,233 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 44,231 miles

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 42,609 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 40,113 miles

cut to neaside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 22 Oct 2007 31,492 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 21,813 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 21,219 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 TCZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TCZ, 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 TCZ registered?

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

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