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CA02 KBN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,743 mi
Last recorded106,743 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 KBN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 106,743 miles

outersills corroding

Pass 14 Oct 2016 104,270 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 100,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all suspension and steering gaiters deteriorating

both rear tyres on wear limit

brake back plates corroding

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

outersills corroding

slight oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2015 100,241 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

all suspension and steering gaiters deteriorating

all suspension components corroding

brake back plates corroding

oil leak

outersills corroding

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 23 Jul 2014 97,793 miles

Both front chassia rails corroded

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

Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Underside of car corroded

Pass 3 May 2012 96,295 miles

Handbrake requires adjustment or repair

Fail 2 Apr 2012 96,288 miles

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

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

handbrake requires adjustment or repair

Fail 18 Mar 2011 91,004 miles

Front and rear brake disc pitted

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 91,004 miles

Front and rear brake disc pitted

Pass 15 Mar 2010 85,259 miles

advised corrosion quite bad to offside & nearside outer sills

Pass 28 Aug 2009 82,918 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 75,615 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 62,748 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 58,826 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 42,588 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 29,116 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 KBN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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