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CE52 DWL

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,148 mi
Last recorded84,148 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2015 84,148 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 79,955 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 73,229 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 63,348 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2011 59,298 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 53,416 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 53,388 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 47,601 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 47,601 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 40,783 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 32,372 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 25,437 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 DWL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DWL, 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 DWL registered?

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

Is CE52 DWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE52 DWL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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