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CW52 FGM

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW52 FGM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2016

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings UNDER THE CHASSIS (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 109,485 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 109,484 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 107,191 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 107,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 103,707 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 103,699 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

heavy corrosion on front brake discs

nearside front wiper blade split

rear brake pads crumbling

Pass 21 Nov 2011 93,686 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 93,686 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 84,024 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

n/s/rear brake disk scorred slightly

Pass 9 Dec 2009 72,432 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 72,432 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 65,816 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 55,547 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 42,274 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 42,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 FGM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 CW52 FGM, 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 CW52 FGM registered?

CW52 FGM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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