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CA02 KBF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

61,262 mi
Last recorded61,262 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 KBF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 61,262 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced chassis leg (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 51,818 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 41,484 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 41,484 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 35,282 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides front and rear, inc upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 34,576 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 32,920 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 30,075 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 28,967 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 28,292 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 27,237 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 26,182 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 24,450 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 22,334 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2013 22,334 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 22,279 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 21,812 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 21,105 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 20,576 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 18,402 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 14,704 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 14,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2006 11,552 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 KBF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 KBF, 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 KBF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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