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CE52 UJZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,134 mi
Last recorded142,134 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 UJZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 142,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 126,626 miles

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

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

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

suspension modifyed

under body corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2017 126,626 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

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

suspension modifyed

under body corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2016 103,935 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front headlamp slightly damaged

Offside Front wing damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 103,935 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front headlamp slightly damaged

Offside Front wing damaged

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 98,626 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 98,626 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 95,507 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 89,564 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 82,197 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 75,584 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 73,927 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 71,653 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 58,423 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 46,496 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 UJZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UJZ, 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 UJZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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