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CN02 LYG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,909 mi
Last recorded102,909 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN02 LYG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 102,909 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 99,704 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 99,698 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 98,933 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 98,933 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 95,373 miles

exhaust very corroded

Fail 26 May 2016 95,282 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

exhaust very corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2015 90,890 miles

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

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)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 90,854 miles

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

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

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

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

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 3 Jun 2014 86,845 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 85,644 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 77,090 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front wippers worn.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 May 2012 77,090 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front wippers worn.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 May 2011 68,276 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 53,650 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 May 2010 53,650 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 41,951 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 27,905 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Mar 2008 27,905 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 23,875 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 19,703 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 19,703 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 LYG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 LYG, 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 LYG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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