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CA02 SXH

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,150 mi
Last recorded121,150 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 121,150 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 121,150 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer door sill (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 109,810 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 97,066 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 97,066 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 83,630 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 83,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 71,657 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear outer sill has rust patches

slight oil leak around engine

Fail 9 Feb 2012 71,657 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear outer sill has rust patches

slight oil leak around engine

Pass 16 Feb 2011 65,769 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 65,769 miles

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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 56,652 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 56,652 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 55,457 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 47,683 miles

1/ FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW 2/ SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 21 Mar 2007 38,719 miles

1/ FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW 2/ ALL 4 TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Pass 21 Mar 2006 28,809 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 SXH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SXH, 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 SXH registered?

CA02 SXH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 July 2002.

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