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CP52 DVU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

47,334 mi
Last recorded47,334 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP52 DVU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 47,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2025 46,237 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 46,237 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding + Pad/disc show signs of heat damage (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 May 2024 46,007 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 45,621 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 44,992 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 44,992 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 42,668 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion rear quarter panel nearside and offside not affecting load bearing structure (6.1.B.2)

Rear nearside and offside CV boots deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2013 42,538 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 40,943 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 38,348 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 28,730 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2009 27,137 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 21,055 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 21,055 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 13,775 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 10,573 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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CP52 DVU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 CP52 DVU, 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 CP52 DVU registered?

CP52 DVU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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The MOT history for CP52 DVU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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