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CN02 VKT

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

105,029 mi
Last recorded105,029 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN02 VKT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 105,029 miles

various components corroded/ vehicle undersealed

Fail 7 Jan 2025 104,946 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength above anti role bar and near front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength above anti role bar/ near subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear boot floor below battery holed/corroded

Offside floor corroded / holed around grommet

underside undersealed /slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2024 93,431 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 80,716 miles

minor exhaust leak

rear sills corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2022 73,529 miles

boot floor corroded

offside rear tyre worn close to limit

Pass 8 Jan 2021 72,735 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 69,075 miles

nearside outer sill corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2019 69,075 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2018 65,361 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 65,361 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 60,609 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 60,609 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 56,655 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 56,655 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 54,105 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear tyres on wearbands

Pass 24 Mar 2014 51,622 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 51,596 miles

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

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

advice front and rear suspension arms heavely corroded cleaning painting needed

Pass 11 Mar 2013 47,614 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 47,614 miles

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

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s front tyre is worn bald on edge and on the legal limit

Pass 22 Mar 2012 45,633 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 43,014 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 43,014 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 36,984 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 33,229 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 27 Mar 2008 29,696 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 25,616 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 19,406 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 19,406 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

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 VKT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 VKT, 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 VKT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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