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CA51 VKD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,820 mi
Last recorded65,820 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 VKD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 65,820 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 60,163 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 38,096 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 34,389 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 31,524 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 31,524 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

ENGINE CHECK LAMP FLASHING CONSTANTLY

SEVERE ENGINE MISFIRE

Pass 19 Apr 2010 31,419 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 31,189 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 29,541 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 28,239 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 25,973 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 25,973 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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CA51 VKD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CA51 VKD, 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 CA51 VKD registered?

CA51 VKD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 February 2002.

Is CA51 VKD safe to buy?

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