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CX52 RXS

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,384 mi
Last recorded75,384 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 RXS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 May 2022 75,384 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill, outer sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner sill, outer sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Seat mounting area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill, outer sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner sill, outer sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front sub frame and suspension components very corrode

Rear boot floor area corroding

Rear sub frame and suspension components very corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2020 74,399 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

both rear sills holed and corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2020 74,392 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

both rear sills holed and corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2019 71,609 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 70,990 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 70,990 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2017 67,292 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 63,427 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 63,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 59,136 miles

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

Offside Front Tread cracked, but not showing cord/ply

Pass 23 Aug 2014 54,496 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 48,897 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 44,118 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 43,983 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise n/s wiper

Pass 3 Nov 2011 40,375 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 37,343 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 33,891 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 26,471 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 21,092 miles

tread on front tyres starting to crack

Pass 31 Oct 2006 19,347 miles

tread on both front tyres starting to crack

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 RXS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RXS, 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 RXS registered?

CX52 RXS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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