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CE52 DWJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

95,606 mi
Last recorded95,606 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 95,606 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Body component slightly loose botttom of wing to sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 95,606 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Body component slightly loose botttom of wing to sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 89,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 88,298 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 Feb 2024 88,298 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Jan 2023 85,686 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 85,686 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 81,970 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 79,947 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 79,947 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sidewalls are weakened/damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 79,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill rotted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill rotted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged both inner and outer sidewalls have a line scrubbed into them around the whole circumference of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 68,520 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 67,636 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall cracking

Fail 26 Jun 2018 67,636 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative warning light on (7.1.5 (c))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre cracks outer tread

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

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

Rear brake pads 60% worn

engine man light on

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 May 2016 66,016 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2016 66,016 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 64,826 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 63,397 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 62,804 miles

advise front wheel alignment as scrubbing tyres on outer edges.

Pass 14 Apr 2012 61,962 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 60,870 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 59,686 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 55,813 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 52,091 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 45,467 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 40,133 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 37,426 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 DWJ 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 74.1%.

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 DWJ, 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 DWJ registered?

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

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