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CK02 JZG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

91,208 mi
Last recorded91,208 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK02 JZG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 91,208 miles

Central Front Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

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

Central Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 23 Oct 2024 91,080 miles

Nearside Front Body component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel insecure FRONT PANEL (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

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

Central Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 2 Nov 2023 84,946 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both transfer bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 84,930 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both transfer bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 78,697 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 78,595 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 72,668 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Nov 2021 72,668 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot area under battery (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Nov 2020 66,295 miles

Offside Front ABS sensor wire need clipping back

Fail 3 Nov 2020 66,247 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

osf abs wiring insecure by front strut assembly

Fail 26 Oct 2020 66,105 miles

Emissions not tested emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

both front wheel speed sensor wiring insecure

Pass 7 Nov 2019 55,938 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsr outer sill corroded and holed but not significantly affecting the structural rigidity. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 55,705 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake lever has insufficient reserve travel. (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking osf brake caliper leaking brake fluid from piston area and contaminating rear of brake pad. (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding osr brake binding. (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsr outer sill corroded and holed but not significantly affecting the structural rigidity. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 52,867 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 50,273 miles

Offside Rear Lower outer sill slight corrosion

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 45,052 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 45,050 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s and n/s/r (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 42,383 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front inside brake pads look low

off side rear tyre geting low

Fail 11 Feb 2015 42,383 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front inside brake pads look low

off side rear tyre geting low

Pass 14 Jan 2014 39,285 miles

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

front an rear pads appear low

nearside rear tyre has a nail in

offside front an both rear tyres treads cracking.

Pass 4 Jan 2012 33,962 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 33,962 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 30,976 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 30,976 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 24,779 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 19,936 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 19,936 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 17,220 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 13,466 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 JZG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 JZG, 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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CK02 JZG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 May 2002.

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