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CF02 EDV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,429 mi
Last recorded97,429 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF02 EDV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 97,429 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and surrounding suspension arms and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear inner sills corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2025 97,424 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor inner arch x3 areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and surrounding suspension arms and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2024 86,512 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all surrounding suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 86,368 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor inner arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all surrounding suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 79,387 miles

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

surface corrosion on underside covering all components

Fail 9 Jun 2023 79,379 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

corrosion on underside covering all components

Pass 10 Jun 2022 75,602 miles

SUSPENSION ETC COROSSION

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

GENERAL VEHICLE UNDERSIDE COROSSION

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

Pass 14 May 2021 70,058 miles

All suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Limited handbrake reserve travel remaining

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion to inner seals an front lower wings. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 May 2021 70,058 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

All suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Limited handbrake reserve travel remaining

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion to inner seals an front lower wings. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 64,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Deteriorated 195/50R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 58,257 miles

195/50/15 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY AND DETERIORATED

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 4 May 2018 54,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 51,096 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 May 2016 48,101 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 45,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2014 42,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Apr 2014 42,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Apr 2013 39,325 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 36,078 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 36,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 29,188 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

Suspension compon ents generally corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2011 29,188 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

Suspension compon ents generally corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2010 27,072 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 24,305 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 22,703 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 22,702 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 8 May 2007 20,377 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 20,377 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2006 17,293 miles
Pass 6 May 2005 13,811 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 EDV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CF02 EDV, 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 EDV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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