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YH52 WLA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,928 mi
Last recorded56,928 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH52 WLA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 10 Aug 2018 56,928 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 54,620 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

various points to under body of vehicle as slight corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2016 52,178 miles

all suspension arms corroding

Pass 18 Aug 2015 50,168 miles

contingency test codef2529f2b

Pass 6 Aug 2014 46,723 miles

Front o/s brake binding slightly, noted when rotated by hand

Rear end of n/s sill corroded

Rear suspension arms corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 43,805 miles

Rear end of n/s sill corroded

Rear fabricated lower suspension arms very corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2012 40,174 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 37,191 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)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 34,028 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 28,373 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 22,752 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 17,944 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 12,730 miles

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

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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YH52 WLA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YH52 WLA, 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 YH52 WLA registered?

YH52 WLA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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