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CN02 UZA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

123,393 mi
Last recorded123,393 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 123,393 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 114,275 miles

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front & rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 113,489 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 113,476 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rails both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 112,507 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

heavily undersealed

Pass 18 Jun 2021 112,404 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 112,392 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Sep 2016 111,163 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 108,503 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2014 103,191 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 103,138 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 96,965 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 96,952 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 91,197 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 90,954 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust corroded

offside rear brake caliper damp (not leaking so not sure if brake fluid or other fluid)

suspension etc pretty corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2012 90,954 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust corroded

offside rear brake caliper damp (not leaking so not sure if brake fluid or other fluid)

suspension etc pretty corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2011 84,067 miles

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

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

power steering pipes corroded

suspension parts corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2011 84,067 miles

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

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

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

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

power steering pipes corroded

suspension parts corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2010 78,804 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 78,803 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)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

rear brake pads wearing unevenly when compared side to side

Pass 22 Apr 2009 71,971 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2008 64,271 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 58,606 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 53,728 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 UZA 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 70.8%.

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 UZA, 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 UZA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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