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CE52 DWK

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

63,877 mi
Last recorded63,877 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 DWK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 63,877 miles

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

suspension parts rusty,also brake discs rusty.

Fail 6 May 2025 63,872 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

suspension parts rusty,also brake discs rusty.

Pass 31 Jan 2024 63,295 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 62,307 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 60,789 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 60,785 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 60,779 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 58,894 miles

n/s/f tyre tread and wall cracking

Pass 7 Dec 2019 57,299 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 55,595 miles

rear sills corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2017 54,587 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 53,376 miles

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

Fail 26 Nov 2016 53,376 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 23 Nov 2015 52,062 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 52,039 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front wishbones very rusty (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 49,142 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 49,096 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 45,890 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 41,735 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 38,087 miles

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

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 9 Nov 2010 33,578 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2009 29,633 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 26,120 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 21,999 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 17,749 miles

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)

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 DWK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DWK, 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 DWK registered?

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

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