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C26 FTV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

22,212 mi
Last recorded22,212 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC26 FTV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 22,212 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 20,718 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 20,699 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 20,436 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 20,122 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 19,623 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 19,384 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 18,417 miles

engine management light on ... advised will be a failure next test

Nearside advise remove tax disc holder from swept area

Pass 12 May 2017 17,596 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 17,450 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 17,033 miles

eml on

Pass 3 May 2014 16,505 miles

engine management light on dash on

Pass 30 May 2013 15,951 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 14,795 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 13,969 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 13,191 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 13,191 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Apr 2009 12,172 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 12,172 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 11,518 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 9,977 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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C26 FTV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 C26 FTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C26 FTV registered?

C26 FTV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is C26 FTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C26 FTV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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