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CN52 NVP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

64,140 mi
Last recorded64,140 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 NVP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 64,140 miles

All four suspension arms have been greased

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease on pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Some pitting on both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Light wiper score mark (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc back cover has some corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2024 63,923 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease on pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Evidence of some engine oil on sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened And rear arms. Grease on all four arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 63,923 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease on pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Evidence of some engine oil on sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened And rear arms. Grease on all four arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Minor stiction when turning road wheel

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Some cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Some cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Some cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 63,887 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease on pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Both front brake disc back covers have some corrosion

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage At return pipe (2.1.5 (a))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms have grease on them (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 63,795 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease on brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Grease on all front suspension arms and rear arms, some corrosion on top rear arms

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

Offside Front Brake disc back cover has corrosion

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At end of outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 63,276 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All four front and rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Hand brake lever near max travel

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

Offside Front Brake disc dust cover has corrosion

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 62,783 miles

both front coil springs rusted

both rear coil springs rusted

both rear outer sills starting to rust

front and rear suspension components rusted

Pass 27 Jul 2012 61,199 miles

front and rear suspension arms slightly corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2011 58,808 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 58,808 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 53,052 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 53,052 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 45,407 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009 45,388 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2007 30,033 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 30,033 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 21,951 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 21,951 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 18,242 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 NVP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NVP, 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 CN52 NVP registered?

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

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