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CU52 ZCE

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

73,995 mi
Last recorded73,995 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 ZCE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 73,995 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 73,821 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 73,232 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 73,132 miles

Lower engine tray fitted

Pass 24 May 2018 72,112 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 70,985 miles

Lower engine tray fitted

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 69,763 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 68,394 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 64,270 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 64,702 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all 4 tyres slightly mishaped on rotation

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 28 Jul 2011 60,606 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 52,625 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 52,625 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 45,842 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 45,842 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 38,370 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 29,892 miles

*small chip in windscreen. †*front and rear discs have slight surface rust on them.

Pass 23 Sep 2006 26,632 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 23,498 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 23,496 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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 ZCE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ZCE, 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 ZCE registered?

CU52 ZCE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is CU52 ZCE safe to buy?

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