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OV52 CVH

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

78,795 mi
Last recorded78,795 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 CVH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 78,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 77,348 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 75,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 72,855 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 70,222 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 67,929 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front suspension components corroded.( shocks)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components Corroded.

Pass 19 Jul 2019 64,816 miles

Front suspension components showing signs of corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear suspension showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2018 62,051 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 59,444 miles

both front Tyre's starting to crack inner side wall

Pass 1 Feb 2016 56,085 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 53,998 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 51,606 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 48,551 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 45,287 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 40,745 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 37,674 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 32,992 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 27,574 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 27,574 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 22,038 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 17,101 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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OV52 CVH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 OV52 CVH, 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 OV52 CVH registered?

OV52 CVH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is OV52 CVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV52 CVH shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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