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CN02 LYC

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,013 mi
Last recorded51,013 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN02 LYC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 51,013 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar attachment bracket mounting nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to nearside and offside rear outer sills not excessive

Fail 20 Nov 2023 51,013 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar attachment bracket mounting nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

corrosion to nearside and offside rear outer sills not excessive

Pass 18 Oct 2022 50,488 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 49,871 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to various front and rear suspension components

Fail 21 Oct 2021 49,867 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to various front and rear suspension components

Pass 22 Oct 2020 49,523 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis anti roll bar mounting area nearside / offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to nearside rear outer sill but not excessive

slight corrosion to various front and rear suspension components

Pass 22 Oct 2019 49,111 miles

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

slight corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

Fail 17 Oct 2019 49,096 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

Pass 2 Oct 2018 48,533 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 46,957 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside / offside inner (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 46,126 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill starting to corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2015 45,475 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 45,475 miles

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 44,518 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 42,869 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 42,869 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 40,635 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 May 2011 38,761 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 38,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2010 38,430 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 37,419 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 36,100 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 30,635 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 28 Feb 2006 22,741 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 LYC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LYC, 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 LYC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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