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CV52 YCY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,088 mi
Last recorded82,088 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 YCY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 82,088 miles

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

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

both front chassis rails corroded

corrosion in all wheelarches

general underbody and sill corrosion

Fail 5 Nov 2020 82,088 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front chassis rails corroded

corrosion in all wheelarches

general underbody and sill corrosion

Fail 26 Oct 2020 81,958 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 May 2020 79,884 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 75,772 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 75,768 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 65,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 64,306 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 64,306 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 57,117 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 52,170 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 47,968 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 46,141 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 44,152 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 40,420 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 40,420 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 31,703 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 32,271 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 29,621 miles

rear brake pads low (advise replacement)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 26,327 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 22,774 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 YCY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YCY, 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 YCY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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