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2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

48,799 mi
Last recorded48,799 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK02 CSV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 48,799 miles

Nearside Front Screen washers poor

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Device holder removed ()

Offside Rear Outer Outer sill has signs of repair

Pass 25 Oct 2024 48,514 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 48,514 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 48,072 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 48,072 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 47,506 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Have been under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel pipes have been under sealed, unable to assess condition

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

Offside Rear Outer Sill section to inner sill/floor repaired, Difficult to assess condition

Fail 28 Oct 2022 47,506 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Have been under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel pipes have been under sealed, unable to assess condition

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

Offside Rear Outer Sill section to inner sill/floor repaired, Difficult to assess condition

Pass 21 Oct 2021 46,991 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 46,991 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 46,957 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 46,068 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 46,068 miles

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 44,960 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 44,016 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 43,506 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 42,277 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 42,051 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 41,244 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 41,244 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 40,561 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 39,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 39,592 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 36,806 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 36,806 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 33,680 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 31,172 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 26,548 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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CK02 CSV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 CK02 CSV, 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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What year was CK02 CSV registered?

CK02 CSV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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