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CE02 XTZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,001 mi
Last recorded70,001 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 70,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 69,811 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 67,574 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all brake hoses perished

bottom of o/s/f wing corroded

exhaust tail pipe corroded

n/s/f tyre has age cracking plus perished

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

under side of car corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2024 67,574 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all brake hoses perished

bottom of o/s/f wing corroded

exhaust tail pipe corroded

n/s/f tyre has age cracking plus perished

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

rear brake discs corroded

under side of car corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2023 67,336 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes covered in protection material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Underside components protection material coming off components

Pass 3 Aug 2022 66,797 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in protection material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc surface corossion

Under side protection material flacking off components

fuel pipes covered in protection material

Pass 29 Jul 2021 65,705 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in protection material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs surface corroded on both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under side and components covered i protection material that is flakey and coming off

fuel pipes covered in protection material

Pass 3 Aug 2020 65,226 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking in tread block (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Underside and components covered in protection material

Pass 19 Jul 2019 64,588 miles

Rear Brake discs surface corroded

Under side of vehicle and components covered in under seal and brake pipes greased over

Pass 19 Jul 2018 63,543 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 60,001 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 57,933 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 55,771 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 53,621 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 51,344 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 48,327 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 43,221 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON EDGES

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 43,221 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON EDGES

Pass 4 Aug 2010 34,441 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 34,260 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 22,097 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 14,673 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 4,325 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 4,215 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 4,215 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 XTZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XTZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE02 XTZ registered?

CE02 XTZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 August 2002.

Is CE02 XTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE02 XTZ shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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