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CE02 FBG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

89,888 mi
Last recorded89,888 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE02 FBG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 89,888 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 82,030 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 81,409 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 81,409 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 80,556 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 80,036 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 80,033 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 80,014 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible delaminated quote:any delamination of the number plate can prevent identification of the vehicle by automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras which ‘see’ any non-reflective material as being black. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible delaminated (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perished between treads ( made 2014 ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides have split ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front part of washer jet is incorrectly aimed

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

Offside Rear brake disc colouration indicates brake binding , however not binding at time of test

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 78,737 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 76,817 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 75,366 miles

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2016 73,836 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 71,946 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 69,301 miles

both wiper blades

brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2011 69,290 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 652,787 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 65,278 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 47,453 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)

Pass 12 May 2008 52,818 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s /f tyre scrubbed ouside

Pass 12 Apr 2007 44,200 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 39,643 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 FBG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CE02 FBG, 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 FBG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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