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CA02 HWH

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

41,283 mi
Last recorded41,283 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 41,283 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 40,470 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 40,470 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 40,455 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 37,636 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 37,635 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 36,192 miles
Pass 6 May 2019 35,910 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 34,856 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 34,856 miles

Nearside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 May 2017 34,785 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2016 34,232 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 33,352 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 33,158 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2013 33,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 33,065 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 30,334 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 25,200 miles

n/s/f tyre deterioated and starting to crack in treads

Pass 25 Apr 2009 23,803 miles

hand brake cable damage n/s

Pass 1 Apr 2008 23,082 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 21,364 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 HWH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CA02 HWH, 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 CA02 HWH registered?

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

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