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CA02 XMX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,796 mi
Last recorded64,796 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 XMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 64,796 miles

Front Suspension corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2025 64,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2024 60,796 miles

rear exhaust pipe getting rusty

Fail 5 Jul 2024 60,796 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust pipe getting rusty

Pass 11 Jul 2023 55,530 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 55,464 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2023 55,463 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2022 55,227 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 55,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2021 55,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2020 54,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge pereshing on side walls (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust flange and bracket corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion but not excessive

Pass 1 Feb 2019 54,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 54,549 miles

front tyres pereshing on side walls

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear sills corroding (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 54,202 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 53,753 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 53,150 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn inside edge

offside front wheel slight bind

Pass 10 Feb 2014 52,656 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 52,656 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 52,030 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 52,030 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 51,474 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nsr tyre on 2m tread depth outer edge

osf and nsf brake back plates corroded and holled but secure

Pass 28 Jan 2011 49,501 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 43,957 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 37,959 miles

Offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Power steering pipes slightly corroded

Underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2008 31,219 miles

FRONT DISC RUSTY & RIDGED INNER EDGES PADS WEARING LOW

O/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW INNER EDGE

Pass 26 Feb 2007 25,223 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 22,145 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 XMX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 XMX, 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 XMX registered?

CA02 XMX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 July 2002.

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