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CC51 SAS

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,763 mi
Last recorded88,763 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCC51 SAS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2025 88,763 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 87,899 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

some corrosion and wear to front brake disc's and pads

Pass 20 Jul 2023 87,188 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 86,519 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 85,387 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 84,177 miles

both headlamps poor beam patterns

Pass 26 Jul 2019 81,954 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges very close to limit boarderline

Pass 19 Jul 2018 79,157 miles

some corrosion to both rear outer sills

Pass 15 Jul 2017 75,719 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 71,826 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 67,766 miles

n/s seat belt webbing starting to fray

Pass 19 Jul 2014 63,686 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 59,991 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 56,078 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 25 Jul 2011 52,238 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 48,422 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 47,849 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 45,024 miles

nearside front tyre cracking between tread

offside front tyre getting low on edge and cracking between tread

Pass 9 Nov 2007 41,753 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 37,654 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 28,717 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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CC51 SAS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CC51 SAS, 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 CC51 SAS registered?

CC51 SAS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 December 2002.

Is CC51 SAS safe to buy?

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