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CN52 NNW

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

80,564 mi
Last recorded80,564 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 NNW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 80,564 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Small hole (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Underbody and suspension components undersealed/waxoiled (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underbody and suspension components undersealed/waxoiled

Pass 5 Jun 2025 79,201 miles

EML light illuminated

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Just passed emissions CO reading on extended emission test.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General age related corrosion to chassis rails, floor, inner wheel arches and suspension components. Floorpan and suspension components all undersealed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 78,431 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear brake pipe corrosion present at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage in engine bay (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded in engine bay (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corrosion present (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill lip. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by lower seat belt mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from transmission gear box rear seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 78,424 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits reading on test 1.20 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative inside the vehicle (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working also tell-tail not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached section breaking away from rear flange to the rear silencer. (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear brake pipe corrosion present at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage in engine bay (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded in engine bay (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corrosion present (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill lip. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by lower seat belt mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from transmission gear box rear seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 123,193 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 123,147 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 115,663 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 107,172 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2019 107,172 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 102,679 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 102,679 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 92,471 miles

Front pads wearing thin

Minor imbalance from rear brake efficiency

Rear pads wearing thin

Pass 15 Jul 2015 81,303 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 74,236 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 66,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 58,340 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 50,549 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 42,858 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 35,270 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 31,812 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 31,808 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 27,595 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 21,936 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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CN52 NNW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 CN52 NNW, 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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CN52 NNW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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