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CU52 OBA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

89,891 mi
Last recorded89,891 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 OBA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 89,891 miles

Front both front tyres are worn close to legal limit

Nearside Rear tyre is worn close to legal limit

vehicle under side is corroded front to rear

Fail 10 Jun 2020 89,890 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front both front tyres are worn close to legal limit

Nearside Rear tyre is worn close to legal limit

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

vehicle under side is corroded front to rear

Pass 28 Nov 2017 87,460 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 84,296 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 81,744 miles

trim cover fitted to under body obscuring some components

Pass 23 Dec 2014 73,851 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 64,511 miles

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Pass 26 Feb 2013 56,332 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 56,287 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 46,621 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 35,127 miles

Both rear inner brake pads starting to get low.

O/S/F lower power steering pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 28 Apr 2010 26,368 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 24,534 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 19,814 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 17,637 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 12,942 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 10,413 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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CU52 OBA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 CU52 OBA, 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 CU52 OBA registered?

CU52 OBA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 September 2002.

Is CU52 OBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU52 OBA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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