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CW52 FGJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

58,579 mi
Last recorded58,579 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW52 FGJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2025 58,579 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2024 56,455 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2023 55,742 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 53,376 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 50,248 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 50,248 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN BRAKE PIPE AT REAR. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 41,930 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 41,287 miles

Offside Front Slight brake bind

Pass 11 Dec 2017 39,957 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 39,366 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 39,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 38,197 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 36,734 miles

OSF wiper split but clear screen at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 35,205 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Dec 2012 34,021 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

OSF wiper split, but clears screen at time of test.

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 30,905 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 27,549 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 23,197 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 18,172 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 15,162 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 11,751 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 10,200 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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CW52 FGJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 CW52 FGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CW52 FGJ registered?

CW52 FGJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is CW52 FGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW52 FGJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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