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CE52 LGL

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,020 mi
Last recorded114,020 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 LGL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 114,020 miles

both sill panels have slight corrosion

exhaust system has a minor blow

Fail 31 Aug 2017 114,008 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Front front plate cracked

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 87,823 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 71,558 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2015 71,558 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2014 66,695 miles

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

both sides, back of sills slightly corroded

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre worn slightly low

under side of vehicle slightly corroded in places

Pass 5 Aug 2014 66,695 miles

both sides, back of sills slightly corroded

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre worn slightly low

under side of vehicle slightly corroded in places

Fail 17 Aug 2013 58,103 miles

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

all brake discs slightly corroded/worn on edges

backs of sills going rusty

front tyres wearing slightly low, lower on edges

nail/screw in o/s/r tyre tread (gone in on an angle)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 58,103 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded/worn on edges

backs of sills going rusty

front tyres wearing slightly low, lower on edges

nail/screw in o/s/r tyre tread (gone in on an angle)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 50,896 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

front tyres wearing slightly low and slight wear on edges

n/s/f sidelight was inop

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear side to side brake slightly corroded at end

slight noise o/s/f brake/bearing?

underside of vehicle and rear of sills rusty in places

Pass 24 Aug 2011 42,445 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 39,327 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 31,768 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 26,053 miles

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

undertray fitted preventing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Dec 2007 20,289 miles

Strong smell of burning clutch

Pass 18 Dec 2006 14,961 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 14,195 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 10,639 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 LGL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LGL, 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 LGL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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