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CN02 FJN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

153,490 mi
Last recorded153,490 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN02 FJN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 153,490 miles

Corrosion to outer sills

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

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

Fail 5 May 2026 153,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Lens clouded over (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Lens clouded over (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to outer sills

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 131,640 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 131,610 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective n/s and o/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s and o/s/r (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 110,490 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms and subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 110,470 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember mount on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms and subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 88,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 88,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 70,999 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 66,747 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 66,746 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Link mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Link mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2020 59,284 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2020 59,284 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 57,584 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 57,584 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 55,932 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 55,932 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 May 2017 54,921 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 8 May 2017 54,921 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 May 2016 53,353 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2016 53,350 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 51,318 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 48,970 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 47,175 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 46,992 miles

advise n/s/r road wheel slightly damaged

Fail 11 Jan 2012 46,989 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise n/s/r road wheel slightly damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2011 44,833 miles

advise o/s/r tyre on legal limit

Pass 11 Dec 2009 36,967 miles

advise all four tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Dec 2008 28,926 miles

advise front brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2007 26,220 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 26,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 23,094 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 19,314 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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CN02 FJN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CN02 FJN, 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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CN02 FJN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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