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CE02 CFG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

100,302 mi
Last recorded100,302 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE02 CFG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 100,302 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 99,259 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All four (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Slight corrosion in sill

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Slight corrosion in boot floor

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear lower outer bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 99,255 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All four (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Slight corrosion in sill

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Slight corrosion in boot floor

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear lower outer bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 94,154 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Slight corrosion in boot floor

Slight corrosion in offside sill

Pass 14 Apr 2021 86,337 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

engine under shield fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2021 86,319 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis in engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine under shield fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2019 83,759 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 80,589 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 77,149 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 77,149 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 72,889 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 66,822 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2015 66,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 60,606 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 60,606 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 54,592 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 51,314 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 49,276 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 49,276 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 45,837 miles

power steering pipes getting very rusty

Fail 22 Mar 2011 45,837 miles

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

power steering pipes getting very rusty

Pass 16 Mar 2010 41,170 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres perrishing

power steering pipes on steering rack corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2009 34,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 32,446 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

power steering pipes coming from rack corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2007 30,279 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 28,917 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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CE02 CFG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 CE02 CFG, 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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CE02 CFG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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