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TA52 CPA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,056 mi
Last recorded132,056 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTA52 CPA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 132,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower wing insecure

welding repairs undersealed.

Pass 7 Nov 2022 131,197 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 131,195 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2021 130,026 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 130,025 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 127,328 miles

all under chassis and suspension components heavy under seal at time of test

Fail 20 Oct 2020 127,326 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure wing (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/wing corroded (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

all under chassis and suspension components heavy under seal at time of test

Pass 9 Oct 2019 126,850 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 125,532 miles

Nearside Rear body corroded by drainage hole

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

under chassis undersealed

Fail 16 Oct 2018 125,531 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear body corroded by drainage hole

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

under chassis undersealed

Pass 18 Oct 2017 124,058 miles

underside undersealed

Pass 24 Oct 2016 120,896 miles

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

underside undersealed

Pass 26 Jan 2016 118,343 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 112,594 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front and rear tyres splitting in tread

middle pipe to rear exhaust box joint corrroded

Fail 9 Jan 2015 112,594 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front and rear tyres splitting in tread

middle pipe to rear exhaust box joint corrroded

Fail 3 Jan 2014 109,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 109,741 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 106,335 miles

front brake discs corroed om inner face.

Fail 11 Jan 2013 106,324 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake discs corroed om inner face.

Pass 13 Jan 2012 103,247 miles

front brake discs pitted on inner face.

front brake pads 60% worn.

Fail 13 Jan 2012 103,247 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs pitted on inner face.

front brake pads 60% worn.

Pass 10 Jan 2011 97,843 miles

advise n/s/f tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Pass 11 Jan 2010 89,201 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 74,422 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 57,176 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 35,788 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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TA52 CPA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TA52 CPA, 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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TA52 CPA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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