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CJZ 7355

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,657 mi
Last recorded101,657 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJZ 7355
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 101,657 miles

N/S/F tyre worn more so on inner edge

Fail 1 Jun 2019 101,644 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Both N/S/R and O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

N/S/F tyre worn more so on inner edge

Fail 4 May 2018 101,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine management light on in dash

Pass 23 Feb 2017 99,607 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel tank some corrosion no leaks at time of test

Pass 23 Feb 2016 91,593 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 22 Feb 2016 91,591 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Feb 2015 82,947 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 82,947 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 75,285 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Feb 2014 75,285 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 60,410 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 50,447 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 50,446 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 50,442 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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CJZ 7355 is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CJZ 7355, 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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CJZ 7355 is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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