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CA02 KBJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,760 mi
Last recorded108,760 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 KBJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2018 108,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 108,095 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 May 2016 106,965 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 103,105 miles

n/s and o/s front backing plates corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2013 98,959 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 95,566 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 95,566 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 91,165 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 91,165 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2010 86,480 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 81,861 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 76,212 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 68,489 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 68,489 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 56,241 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 KBJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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