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CAR 21X

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

154,543 mi
Last recorded154,543 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAR 21X
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 154,543 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 150,690 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 150,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED (4.1.4 (c))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber top mounting nut loose

Pass 8 Jan 2024 144,033 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 143,644 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 May 2019 143,639 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 143,583 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust deteriorated

suspension components slight corrosion

vehicle structure slight corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2018 139,830 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside front (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear outer sill areas (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 139,270 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

rear registration plate is slightly obscured

Fail 21 Sep 2016 139,270 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

rear registration plate is slightly obscured

Pass 21 Aug 2015 138,540 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 138,540 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 138,099 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 137,432 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 135,617 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 134,103 miles

centre brake light not working

nearside rear shock absorber damp advice change

oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2010 133,153 miles

engine oil leak

nearside rear shock absorber damp

Pass 5 Sep 2009 131,178 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 127,053 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 122,976 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2006 119,334 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 119,334 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 109,886 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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CAR 21X is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CAR 21X, 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 CAR 21X registered?

CAR 21X is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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