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CV52 WCX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,232 mi
Last recorded79,232 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 WCX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 79,232 miles

NS front brake binding slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 75,512 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 71,173 miles

offside rear brake pad close to wear indicator

Pass 26 Jan 2011 64,637 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 58,022 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Handbrake would benefit from adjustment

Fail 25 Jan 2010 58,018 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Handbrake would benefit from adjustment

Pass 16 Jan 2009 50,967 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 43,510 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 36,189 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 29,788 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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CV52 WCX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CV52 WCX, 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 CV52 WCX registered?

CV52 WCX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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