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CV52 WYU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

99,447 mi
Last recorded99,447 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 WYU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 99,447 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 93,525 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner bay/chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear body bracing bars corroded but not excessively

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills and floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to front and rear suspension components but not seriously weakened

Pass 1 Nov 2021 92,666 miles

Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sills/outer floor sections (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside of vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan and floor pan box sections (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 88,823 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floorpans and box sections (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 23 Sep 2019 82,083 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor rails (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to front and rear underside suspension components

Fail 9 Sep 2019 87,065 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor rails (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to front and rear underside suspension components

Pass 22 Sep 2018 76,258 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Subframe corroded

Rear Subframe undersealed so unable to see repairs

Rear Suspension components slightly corroded

Suspension components slightly corroded

Underbody surface corrosion

Undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2018 76,145 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Subframe corroded

Rear Subframe undersealed so unable to see repairs

Rear Suspension components slightly corroded

Suspension components slightly corroded

Underbody surface corrosion

Undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2017 72,147 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 67,478 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to underside suspension components

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front brake disc cover deterioated

Pass 20 Aug 2015 62,086 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 56,386 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 50,962 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

front brake pads wearing low

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

surface corrosion offside rear metal brake pipe

surface corrosion underside suspension components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 50,962 miles

front brake pads wearing low

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

surface corrosion offside rear metal brake pipe

surface corrosion underside suspension components

Pass 19 Jul 2012 45,418 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 39,593 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 33,060 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 26,224 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 26,224 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 18,597 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 9,705 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 3,356 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 3,008 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 WYU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc 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 CV52 WYU, 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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CV52 WYU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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