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B2 CFY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

111,629 mi
Last recorded111,629 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 CFY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 111,629 miles

Both chassis rails slightly damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 111,626 miles

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))

Both chassis rails slightly damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 110,509 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front offside front lower wing corroded outer .not structural

Fail 21 Jun 2024 110,474 miles

Front Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front offside front lower wing corroded outer .not structural

Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 109,908 miles

front suspension corroded/surface rusty

Fail 9 May 2022 108,936 miles

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

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

Central Front Lower both rear bottom arms have been weld repaired

Central Front both front wings corroded on lower edge

Central Rear rear brake inbalance 29 percent close to max limit of 30 percent advise check and adjust

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 107,257 miles

Both front wings corroded on rear lower edges

Both rear lower wishbone arms have been weld repaired

N/side rear tyre worn to 2mm inner edge

Fail 1 Feb 2019 106,458 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower chassis rail near anti roll bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front lower wing corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front lower wing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear lower arms repaired by welding

Fail 4 Jan 2019 106,046 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner floor section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower chassis rail, near anti roll bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail, inside inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front lower wing corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower chassis rail, near to anti roll bar mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front lower wing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 101,872 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 99,568 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S/R Brake Pipe Corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front Brake Imblance 24% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Wipers Slightly Streaky

Oil leak Oil Leak Present On Underside Of Engine ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/F Tyre Getting Low (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/R Tyre Getting Low (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion On Inner Face Of Front Discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 97,044 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 93,932 miles

OSF Anti-roll bar droplink 4 plastic retainers missing

OSR Anti-roll bar droplink 1 plastic retainer missing

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 91,512 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front chassis corroded

only just met emmissions

rear sills corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2014 91,512 miles

front chassis corroded

only just met emmissions

rear sills corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2013 87,324 miles

cat broken

front inner chassis arms corroded

rear anti roll bar and bushes worn

Pass 13 Mar 2012 83,401 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 83,401 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 78,827 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 74,592 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 74,592 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 70,426 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)

Fail 10 Mar 2009 70,426 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 12 Apr 2008 60,467 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 46,160 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 32,347 miles

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

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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B2 CFY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 B2 CFY, 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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B2 CFY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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