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CV52 WTP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

83,627 mi
Last recorded83,627 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 WTP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 83,627 miles

brake pipes and ferrulls corroding

eexhaust corroding

general corrosion on underside of car

lower front wings corroded badly

major corrosion on under body parts

Fail 18 Apr 2019 83,627 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake pipes and ferrulls corroding

eexhaust corroding

general corrosion on underside of car

lower front wings corroded badly

major corrosion on under body parts

Pass 27 Apr 2018 83,104 miles

offside sill panel corroding

under body corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2016 82,865 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

body corroding around wheel arches / wings & along side sills

Fail 31 Oct 2016 82,849 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded side sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded side sill (5.2.6)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

body corroding around wheel arches / wings & along side sills

Pass 25 Feb 2016 81,562 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 77,913 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 75,087 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 75,087 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 73,313 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 72,702 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 68,834 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 68,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 59,730 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 50,141 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 38,168 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 30,453 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 14,047 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 13,150 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 WTP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WTP, 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 WTP registered?

CV52 WTP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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