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CE52 LHJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

57,961 mi
Last recorded57,961 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 LHJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 57,961 miles

chassis & suspension components corroded.

o/s & n/s outer sills corroded.

Fail 3 Mar 2022 57,959 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

chassis & suspension components corroded.

o/s & n/s outer sills corroded.

Pass 27 Aug 2020 57,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 54,631 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 54,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 51,161 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 48,092 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 48,092 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 48,070 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 44,470 miles

N/S/F tyre perished/cracking

Pass 25 Jun 2014 41,881 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 41,860 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 37,697 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 34,896 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 30,588 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 28,079 miles

front number plate damaged

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 8 Sep 2009 71,361 miles

front number damaged

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Sep 2008 25,353 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 23,099 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 20,932 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 20,932 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 LHJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LHJ, 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 LHJ registered?

CE52 LHJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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The MOT history for CE52 LHJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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