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CN02 USE

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

48,485 mi
Last recorded48,485 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 48,485 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 40,806 miles

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

both rear suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated but not causing excessive movement

offside front chassis outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2017 34,580 miles

all tyres cracking

Fail 7 Sep 2017 34,557 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres cracking

Pass 9 Sep 2016 32,367 miles

E.M.L illuminated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

all suspension components corroded

all tyres perishing

Pass 20 Aug 2015 31,344 miles

all four tyres worn on side wall,s

Pass 31 Jul 2014 30,194 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 29,699 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

rear main brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 1 May 2012 29,002 miles

engine warning light on

Fail 9 May 2011 26,749 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2011 26,749 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 May 2010 25,699 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 25,699 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 24,875 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2008 23,237 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2007 21,691 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2006 18,963 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 USE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CN02 USE, 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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What year was CN02 USE registered?

CN02 USE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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The MOT history for CN02 USE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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