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CF02 UYY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

79,973 mi
Last recorded79,973 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF02 UYY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 79,973 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All front suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 79,969 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All front suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 79,430 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 78,795 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 74,409 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 74,409 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 66,590 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 63,248 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 63,248 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 57,869 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 57,869 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 53,103 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s , o/s inner brake pads. (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s, o/s inner brake pads. (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2015 46,122 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 40,713 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 33,992 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 26,738 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 26,738 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 25,497 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 24,668 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 23,068 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 19,838 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 16,966 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 14,478 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 UYY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 UYY, 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 UYY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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