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CE52 DWC

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,276 mi
Last recorded40,276 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 DWC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 40,276 miles

corrosion underside

Pass 22 May 2024 34,548 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2023 28,112 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2022 23,076 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2021 20,626 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2020 20,626 miles

all brakes discs, surface rust.

Pass 30 May 2019 20,607 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 20,607 miles

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 May 2018 20,596 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 20,594 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 20,590 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 20,583 miles

all brake discs rusty

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

n/s rear lamp lens damaged

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 20,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

all brake discs rusty

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

n/s rear lamp lens damaged

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 20,544 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all brake discs slightly rusty

front and rear suspension slightly rusty

Pass 17 Jun 2014 20,544 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

all brake discs slightly rusty

front and rear suspension slightly rusty

Pass 21 May 2013 20,544 miles

all four brake discs rusty

Pass 30 May 2012 20,537 miles

all brake discs rusty

both wiper blades in poor condition

front and rear suspension slightly rusty

o/s rear lamp damaged

slight brake judder all brakes

Pass 20 May 2011 20,341 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 20,102 miles

aii brake discs slightly rusty

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

tread cracking on both front tyres

Pass 10 Jun 2009 19,356 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 19,356 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front and rear suspension getting rusty

Fail 30 May 2008 19,207 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2008 19,207 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 17,996 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 16,699 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)

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 DWC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DWC, 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 CE52 DWC registered?

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

Is CE52 DWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE52 DWC shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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