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CU52 ZCK

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

94,097 mi
Last recorded94,097 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 94,097 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 93,160 miles

underside has been undercoated

Pass 3 Jul 2023 92,200 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 91,047 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 89,479 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 86,904 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

all suspension comports front and rear and subframes has corrosion to surfaces

Fail 19 Jun 2020 86,901 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

all suspension comports front and rear and subframes has corrosion to surfaces

Pass 12 Jul 2019 86,271 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside of tyre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2019 86,257 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside of tyre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2017 81,419 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

front subframe and arms starting to corroed

Pass 1 Jul 2016 77,762 miles

engine manament light on

Pass 15 Jun 2015 74,611 miles

both outer sills at rear becoming corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2014 71,952 miles

front and rear brake discs becoming slightly corroded

o.s wiper slightly split

Pass 17 Jun 2013 68,894 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 67,145 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 65,449 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 63,177 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 63,177 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

some corrosion on exhaust system

offside rear tyre on limit

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 4 Jul 2009 47,138 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2009 47,138 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 29,803 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 25,166 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 18,335 miles

n/s/f o/s/f tyres on limit

slight corosion on front and rear brake discs

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 ZCK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ZCK, 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 CU52 ZCK registered?

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

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