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CW52 TVT

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

64,977 mi
Last recorded64,977 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW52 TVT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 64,977 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 55,300 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 54,065 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 53,753 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 53,356 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner & outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner & outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 53,356 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Floor (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner & outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner & outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 52,931 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arms etc and underbody is rusty in several places.

Fail 18 Mar 2021 52,927 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arms etc and underbody is rusty in several places.

Pass 28 Feb 2020 52,323 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arms etc and parts of underbody are getting rusty.

Pass 18 Mar 2019 51,082 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 51,078 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill back (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 49,972 miles

Offside Rear Sill is corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2016 49,490 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside nearside front rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 47,682 miles

offside + nearside rear outer sills rusty

Pass 15 Dec 2014 45,746 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 43,506 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 40,324 miles

offside + nearside outer sills rusty

Pass 15 Dec 2011 38,112 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 36,059 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 34,486 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 34,486 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 30,228 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 22,366 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 20,868 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

some wear on n/s/f tyre

Pass 19 Dec 2005 17,877 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 TVT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 TVT, 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 TVT registered?

CW52 TVT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 November 2002.

Is CW52 TVT safe to buy?

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