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CN52 NPC

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

70,757 mi
Last recorded70,757 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 NPC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 70,757 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 63,413 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 63,345 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front bottom of wing corroded

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 60,557 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened top and bottom (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 57,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 55,120 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 55,031 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested caliper leakin bad (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 52,213 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 52,165 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 49,320 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 49,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 46,042 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 42,924 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 42,819 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured sill torn/holed (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 39,533 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 39,466 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 36,023 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 36,023 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 32,325 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 32,325 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 28,256 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 24,330 miles

All visible disc pads approx 4mm

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 24,330 miles

All visible disc pads approx 4mm

Pass 16 Aug 2011 20,367 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 16,901 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 14,729 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 13,543 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 12,290 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 10,540 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 NPC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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