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CN52 XHY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

76,613 mi
Last recorded76,613 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 XHY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 76,613 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 73,987 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 71,022 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 68,589 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 65,958 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 64,028 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 60,917 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 58,919 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 56,835 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 53,961 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 52,843 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 51,398 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 50,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 50,025 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 48,251 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 46,619 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 43,254 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 36,782 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 30,372 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 XHY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 XHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CN52 XHY registered?

CN52 XHY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is CN52 XHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN52 XHY shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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