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CL02 FUN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

87,216 mi
Last recorded87,216 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL02 FUN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 87,216 miles

General underbody and all suspension components corrosion

Nearside Front Wing corroded

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 87,200 miles

Front and Rear suspension components corrosion

Front steering components corrosion

General underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2020 87,177 miles

Corrosion to suspension arms front and rear.

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

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 86,969 miles

All suspension parts corroded

Corrosion to n/s/r outer sill

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 85,598 miles

All suspension components heavily corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 84,430 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear in places (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 83,047 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 83,047 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 81,811 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Apr 2014 79,776 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 78,113 miles

signs of corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

signs of corrosion to power steering pipes

signs of corrosion to suspension arms

strong advise n/s/f brake binding

Pass 21 Apr 2012 76,582 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 21 Apr 2011 72,266 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 66,979 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 62,933 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 58,597 miles

brake disks corroded, pads low.

Pass 18 Apr 2007 49,458 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Apr 2007 49,433 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 42,100 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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CL02 FUN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 CL02 FUN, 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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CL02 FUN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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