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CE52 DVT

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,606 mi
Last recorded81,606 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 DVT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 81,606 miles

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

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

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

Offside Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake low efficiency (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 80,339 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 80,337 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2024 79,925 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2023 77,593 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 77,593 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 76,071 miles

light under body corrosion forming on rear suspension and subframe

Fail 7 Jun 2022 76,070 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

light under body corrosion forming on rear suspension and subframe

Pass 21 Jun 2021 75,466 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 74,267 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 74,181 miles

advise nearside front passengers seat has moment to possible lower runners.

advise nearside handbrake has a lower effort 60KGs offside effort 160KGS.

Fail 8 Jun 2019 74,181 miles

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

advise nearside front passengers seat has moment to possible lower runners.

advise nearside handbrake has a lower effort 60KGs offside effort 160KGS.

Pass 17 May 2018 70,588 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 8 May 2018 70,588 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 69,906 miles

Front brake pads low

Rear Inner both rear inner sills slight corososion

Rear Outer both rear outer sills slight corosion

Rear both rear discs coroded

Rear slight blow in rear exhaust box

Pass 28 Jun 2016 67,811 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 63,874 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 62,163 miles

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 10 Aug 2012 59,518 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 56,004 miles

both front wiper blades slight split

Pass 6 Aug 2010 52,464 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 48,197 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 45,518 miles

corrosion on brake discs

long handbrake travel

slight corrosion on underside

Pass 19 Oct 2007 40,886 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 40,884 miles

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

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

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 12 Oct 2006 31,866 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 DVT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE52 DVT registered?

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

Is CE52 DVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE52 DVT shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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