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YF52 WZH

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

111,021 mi
Last recorded111,021 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF52 WZH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 111,021 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 99,250 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 89,377 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 89,368 miles

FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 89,333 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking caliper leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced undersill and inner wheel archj (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall badly cracked all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 82,738 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 82,373 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis leg underside (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2019 76,997 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 76,995 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 71,455 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 71,446 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Corrosion to underside

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

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

oil low

Pass 1 Nov 2017 65,611 miles

Corrosion to underside (front and rear suspension components and subframes)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 65,603 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Corrosion to underside (front and rear suspension components and subframes)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 62,380 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 62,378 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 60,050 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 57,819 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 54,948 miles

Nearside Front 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 30 Oct 2012 51,425 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 45,515 miles

both front tyres are cracked and perishing

both front tyres are wearing low

exhuast system is qetting quite rusty

Fail 19 Nov 2011 45,513 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

both front tyres are cracked and perishing

both front tyres are wearing low

exhuast system is qetting quite rusty

Pass 28 Oct 2010 35,690 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 30,305 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 26,007 miles

offside rear tyre starting to crack on inner and outer tread

Pass 24 Sep 2007 22,033 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 17,753 miles

Front brakes slightly out of balance

Offside front and nearside front inner brake disc slightly corroded

Offside rear, nearside front and offside front tyre tread craked but not exposing cords

Pass 28 Nov 2005 14,276 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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YF52 WZH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 YF52 WZH, 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 YF52 WZH registered?

YF52 WZH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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