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CW51 ESG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,753 mi
Last recorded139,753 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW51 ESG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 139,753 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 139,753 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 133,828 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 133,828 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2018 128,521 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 124,094 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 124,094 miles

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

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 121,214 miles

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

Nearside front chassis leg corroded

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Sills corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2015 121,209 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine oil low

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

Nearside front chassis leg corroded

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Sills corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2014 115,213 miles

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

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

rear brakes a little sticky

Fail 3 Feb 2014 115,213 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear brakes a little sticky

Pass 2 Feb 2013 106,163 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 101,142 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 95,639 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 81,461 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 81,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 66,043 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 66,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 51,604 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 34,177 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 28,809 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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CW51 ESG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CW51 ESG, 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 CW51 ESG registered?

CW51 ESG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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