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CX52 MVV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,501 mi
Last recorded134,501 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 MVV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 134,501 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 119,999 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r inner sill underbody corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2015 105,340 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 90,509 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 84,201 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 78,053 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 78,053 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 76,359 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 76,359 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 65,456 miles

front brake pads low

o/s and n/s front brake discs rusty and scored

Fail 8 Jan 2011 65,456 miles

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

front brake pads low

o/s and n/s front brake discs rusty and scored

Fail 23 Dec 2009 53,829 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise renew brake discs and brake pads all round in about 6ooo miles

all four tyres very close to legal limit

Pass 23 Dec 2009 53,829 miles

advise renew brake discs and brake pads all round in about 6ooo miles

all four tyres very close to legal limit

Pass 8 Jan 2009 42,785 miles

all four brake discs need renewing next time brake pads are required

Pass 16 Jan 2008 32,052 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Jan 2008 32,052 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 27,294 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

all four tyre treads cracked/perished

exhaust corroded at joint to rear box

Pass 18 Jan 2006 23,321 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear 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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CX52 MVV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CX52 MVV, 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 CX52 MVV registered?

CX52 MVV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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