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CF02 BHK

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

87,748 mi
Last recorded87,748 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF02 BHK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 87,748 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 87,746 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 83,904 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 83,904 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 79,848 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 76,676 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 74,151 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 71,793 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 71,645 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 71,632 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 70,076 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 67,374 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 62,545 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 61,094 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 59,107 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 57,275 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Feb 2014 53,823 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 49,021 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2012 43,476 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 38,119 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 33,085 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 24,858 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise all 4 tyres slightley deteriated ( craked)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 23,532 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 21,652 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish and crack in tread

Pass 23 Jan 2006 17,712 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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CF02 BHK 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 88%.

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 CF02 BHK, 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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CF02 BHK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 July 2002.

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