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WX52 TFK

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,803 mi
Last recorded93,803 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 93,803 miles

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

underside signs off corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2020 93,052 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 93,041 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s and n/s inner wheel arches as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 92,119 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all vehicle suspension heavily corroded front to rear

Fail 14 Mar 2019 92,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake slack adjuster has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill to floor 2 holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill to floor 2 holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all vehicle suspension heavily corroded front to rear

Pass 15 Mar 2018 91,259 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 89,833 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nsf & osf chassis rails some surface corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2016 88,174 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 16 Mar 2015 86,361 miles

corrosion on both rear sills

Pass 14 Mar 2014 84,424 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 84,412 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

O/s seat belt is awkward to disengage under load.

Pass 15 Mar 2013 82,695 miles

Corrosion in various places & on various components, some of which is only just acceptable.

Metal brake pipe going to o/s front hose is corroding.

Metal brake pipes going to & at rear are corroding.

Fail 15 Mar 2013 82,695 miles

Corrosion in various places & on various components, some of which is only just acceptable.

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Metal brake pipe going to o/s front hose is corroding.

Metal brake pipes going to & at rear are corroding.

Pass 18 Nov 2011 80,395 miles

Corrosion in various palces & on various components underneath.

Rear axle mountings are corroded.

Various metal brake pipes are corroding.

Fail 15 Nov 2011 80,386 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Corrosion in various palces & on various components underneath.

N/s rear tyre is close to the limit.

O/s rear tyre has nail in the tread.

Rear axle mountings are corroded.

Various metal brake pipes are corroding.

Pass 1 Nov 2010 78,276 miles

both front brake back plates rusty

front and rear suspension rusty

Fail 1 Nov 2010 78,275 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front brake back plates rusty

front and rear suspension rusty

Pass 22 Oct 2009 74,817 miles

Extensive corrosion on umderside in various places & on various components.

Metal brake pipes going to o/s front and n/s rear hoses are corroding.

Fail 22 Oct 2009 74,817 miles

Extensive corrosion on umderside in various places & on various components.

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Metal brake pipes going to o/s front and n/s rear hoses are corroding.

Pass 28 Oct 2008 71,102 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 71,102 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 66,977 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 66,978 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 61,188 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre has slight side wall damage

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 TFK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TFK, 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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WX52 TFK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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