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CK51 WWU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

58,700 mi
Last recorded58,700 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK51 WWU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 58,700 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 51,674 miles

underbody rusty from lack of use

Pass 4 Sep 2019 43,996 miles

GENERAL UNDERBODY AND SUSPENSION CORROSION

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 43,985 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

GENERAL UNDERBODY AND SUSPENSION CORROSION

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 43,345 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 41,480 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 41,480 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 39,258 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 36,902 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 36,902 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 33,815 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 29,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

underside corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2013 25,717 miles

all brake discs worn

all suspension bushes starting to perish

general underside corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2012 23,708 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both inner rear arches slightly corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2012 23,708 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both inner rear arches slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2011 22,182 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 22,182 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 21,116 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 19,871 miles

slight perishing of both track rod end rubbers

Pass 19 Jan 2008 19,186 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 18,280 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 17,332 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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CK51 WWU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CK51 WWU, 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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CK51 WWU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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