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CE52 DWG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

87,312 mi
Last recorded87,312 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 DWG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2022 87,312 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

mil light on

Pass 22 Mar 2021 86,101 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all of underbody surface corrosion

mil light on

Fail 22 Mar 2021 86,101 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all of underbody surface corrosion

mil light on

Pass 28 Feb 2020 85,208 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

mil light on

Fail 25 Feb 2020 85,208 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

mil light on

Pass 19 Mar 2019 84,160 miles

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

front and rear suspension arms surface corrosion

Fail 18 Mar 2019 84,160 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

front and rear suspension arms surface corrosion

o/s/f floor pan surface corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2018 81,942 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 81,942 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 78,951 miles

Nearside Front Upper ANTI ROLL BAR LINKAGE JOINT WORN

Rear BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODED

Fail 3 Mar 2017 78,951 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Upper ANTI ROLL BAR LINKAGE JOINT WORN

Rear BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODED

Pass 29 Feb 2016 75,528 miles

Front coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front ANTI ROLL BAR LINK UPPER JOINT WORN

Offside HEAD LIGHT MISTED UP

Rear BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODED

WIPERS SMEAR SCREEN

Fail 26 Feb 2016 75,524 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort & REAR BRAKE IMBALANCE 19% (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front ANTI ROLL BAR LINK UPPER JOINT WORN

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3 MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside HEAD LIGHT MISTED UP

Rear BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODED

WIPERS SMEAR SCREEN

Pass 4 Mar 2015 71,447 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear outer sills rusty/corroded

os head light lens misty

os rear brake effort low

Pass 10 Mar 2014 66,838 miles

both rear outer sills corroded

ns wiper blade smears screen

Pass 7 Mar 2013 63,008 miles

slight split on centre silencer on rear pipe weld

surface corrosion to front & rear suspension

surface corrosion to rear of O/S & N/S sills

Fail 7 Mar 2012 58,940 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres worn on inner edge

os front side light dim

Pass 7 Mar 2012 58,940 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

all tyres worn on inner edge

os front side light dim

Pass 9 Mar 2011 53,922 miles

wiper blades poor

Pass 10 Mar 2010 48,261 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 48,261 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 May 2009 41,747 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 35,607 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 33,756 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 28,469 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Sep 2005 20,746 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 20,746 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 DWG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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