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CP02 BXW

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

42,086 mi
Last recorded42,086 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP02 BXW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 42,086 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 42,084 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 40,982 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 40,281 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 38,953 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 37,715 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 36,763 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 35,345 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 32,310 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 29,572 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 26,534 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 22,770 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 21,782 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 20,873 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 20,394 miles

undertrays fitted.

Pass 6 Jul 2011 19,351 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 18,272 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 17,616 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 16,217 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 15,456 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 14,212 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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CP02 BXW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 CP02 BXW, 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 CP02 BXW registered?

CP02 BXW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 July 2002.

Is CP02 BXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP02 BXW shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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