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CE52 DVM

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

100,323 mi
Last recorded100,323 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 DVM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 100,323 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 91,161 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

body corrosion to underside

Pass 4 Apr 2023 84,624 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced And outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Wing corroded and not fully secure

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced And outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2022 82,534 miles

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

General Corrosion to underneath of vehicle

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 80,624 miles

Nearside Front Lower Wing corroded but not insecure

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 77,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 73,794 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 73,743 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Both inner and outer sills corroded

Corrosion on rear boot area floors both sides

Corrosion on suspension arms front and rear

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear inner sill end caps filler used

Pass 3 Jun 2016 67,895 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 64,144 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 61,769 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake discs rusting

Pass 6 Jul 2012 56,672 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 52,784 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

Pass 1 Sep 2010 48,357 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 48,350 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 42,540 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 32,894 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 24,719 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2006 15,924 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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CE52 DVM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 CE52 DVM, 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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CE52 DVM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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