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EJ52 CMZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,305 mi
Last recorded76,305 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 CMZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 76,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 73,295 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 73,295 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 71,013 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 71,011 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 65,841 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 65,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge cracks in tread pattern

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge and cracks in tread pattern

Pass 12 Oct 2015 62,014 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracks in tread pattern

Nearside Rear tyre cracks in tread pattern

Offside Front tyre cracks in tread pattern

Pass 3 Nov 2014 58,501 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 54,268 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 49,437 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 49,437 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 44,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 44,097 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 38,015 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 37,978 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 13 Nov 2009 31,420 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 31,420 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 27,920 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 22,475 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 17,883 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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EJ52 CMZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EJ52 CMZ, 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 EJ52 CMZ registered?

EJ52 CMZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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