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CA02 HWE

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,033 mi
Last recorded168,033 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 HWE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 168,033 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 May 2026 168,033 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 May 2025 159,752 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 159,710 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 151,185 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine light on

Pass 1 Jun 2023 142,853 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2023 142,853 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 131,779 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 131,779 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 122,614 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 122,606 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

E.M.L light illuminated

Pass 29 May 2020 118,485 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2020 118,481 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side & nearside very low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 108,094 miles

all metal brake pipe ends slightly corroded

unable to fully inspect previous welding repaires to both front chassis sections due to coverings

Fail 29 May 2019 108,085 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all metal brake pipe ends slightly corroded

unable to fully inspect previous welding repaires to both front chassis sections due to coverings

Pass 29 May 2018 97,128 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 86,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

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

Welding repairs coated in underseal unable to fully access

Fail 5 May 2017 85,923 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail above anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Centre to rear outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail above anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail on inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 75,222 miles

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

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)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 75,222 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2015 62,043 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2015 62,043 miles

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

Both front chassis legs outer skins corroded but not significantly weakened

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 61,036 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/r outer sill has surface corrosion

Fail 14 Nov 2013 61,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/r outer sill has surface corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2012 56,064 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2012 56,064 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Nov 2011 50,537 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 50,537 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 47,926 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 44,811 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 41,457 miles

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

coolant level low

Pass 22 Dec 2007 26,875 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 21,991 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 21,991 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

slight front brake inbalance

Pass 9 Aug 2005 14,214 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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CA02 HWE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CA02 HWE, 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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CA02 HWE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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