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CK02 TBO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,869 mi
Last recorded103,869 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK02 TBO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 103,869 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

modified for competition use

Fail 20 Dec 2024 103,820 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

modified for competition use

Pass 5 Dec 2023 101,028 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 94,594 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower and upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 94,593 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ARB D bushes bracket area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ARB D bush bracket area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower and upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 87,064 miles

Front Brake pads: Offside worn down considerably more than nearside

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wing at front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wing at front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Battery tray/floor holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 87,039 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pads: Offside worn down considerably more than nearside

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wing at front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wing at front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Battery tray/floor holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 87,010 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 86,999 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 84,471 miles

Both sills have surface rust bubbling front and rear

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 84,235 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 83,870 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 83,479 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 83,479 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 82,911 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 82,911 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 82,176 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 82,176 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 81,769 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 81,721 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 81,721 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 80,648 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 79,141 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 76,129 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 73,154 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 68,600 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 58,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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CK02 TBO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TBO, 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 TBO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 May 2002.

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