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CA02 KAX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,163 mi
Last recorded70,163 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 KAX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 70,163 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 69,434 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 68,951 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from tee piece across axle to nearside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 67,924 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 66,956 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 65,543 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 63,859 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 63,379 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Dec 2017 60,670 miles

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

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

lots of corrosion to major components underneath vehicle

Pass 16 Dec 2016 58,300 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 56,993 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 53,431 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 51,745 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 48,806 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 48,806 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 43,055 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)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 39,909 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 39,909 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 36,286 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 36,286 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 29,410 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Apr 2008 29,410 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 19,447 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 19,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 30 May 2006 17,208 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2006 17,208 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005

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 KAX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KAX, 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 KAX registered?

CA02 KAX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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