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CN52 XAF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,748 mi
Last recorded112,748 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 112,748 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 112,736 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 112,727 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 112,690 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 102,683 miles

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 102,683 miles

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 92,216 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 81,836 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2012 81,836 miles

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2012 81,660 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 70,827 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 70,821 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 57,869 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 44,624 miles

slight surface corrosion om front /rear suspension conponants

Fail 3 Oct 2008 31,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 31,269 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 23,409 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 13,230 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 6,677 miles

n/sf tyre on legal limit on edges

o/sf tyre on legal limit and worn away on inner edge

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 XAF 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 73.7%.

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 XAF, 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 XAF registered?

CN52 XAF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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