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CE02 XUA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,456 mi
Last recorded96,456 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE02 XUA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2019 96,456 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front chassis various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion underneath, suspension corroded

due to chassis corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2017 90,907 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 85,239 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 85,239 miles

All position lamps not working ns (1.1.A.3b)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings os front chassi (6.1.B.2)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam os (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened rear (3.5.1i)

registration plate missing front (6.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 78,481 miles

surface corrosion underside in & out of prescribed areas

Pass 21 Nov 2014 74,065 miles

Most front and rear suspension components are very rusty.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 74,065 miles

Most front and rear suspension components are very rusty.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 71,186 miles

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

Oil leak

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

tyres slightly perished

underside rusty

Fail 18 Oct 2013 71,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

tyres slightly perished

underside rusty

Pass 19 Dec 2012 68,838 miles

Front and rear chassis starting to rust.

Front and rear floor pans starting to rust.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyrebadly perished on inner sidewall.

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished.

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Underside of car is very rusty.

Fail 11 Dec 2012 68,838 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front and rear chassis starting to rust.

Front and rear floor pans starting to rust.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyrebadly perished on inner sidewall.

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished.

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Underside of car is very rusty.

Pass 12 Aug 2011 62,843 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 58,247 miles

REAR TYRES APPROACHING LIMIT.

Pass 1 Jul 2009 52,893 miles

Front discs slight surface corrosion

Fail 1 Jul 2009 52,893 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front discs slight surface corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2008 46,470 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 46,470 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 38,901 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 32,557 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 XUA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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