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CP02 FWR

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,992 mi
Last recorded78,992 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP02 FWR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 78,992 miles

offside rear lamp slightly damaged

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

engine management light on

Fail 16 Jan 2017 78,992 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

offside rear lamp slightly damaged

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2016 77,107 miles

engine management light on

offside rear lamp slightly damaged

Fail 18 Jan 2016 77,097 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine management light on

offside rear lamp slightly damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2015 75,063 miles

EML on

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 75,063 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

EML on

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 73,146 miles

management light on

offside rear lamp slightly cracked

Fail 20 Jan 2014 73,146 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

management light on

offside rear lamp slightly cracked

Pass 24 Jan 2013 70,871 miles

engine management light on

front brake pads starting to get low

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 24 Jan 2013 70,871 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

engine management light on

front brake pads starting to get low

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 18 Jan 2012 67,967 miles

both front and offside rear tyres 75% worn

management light on

nearside rear brake disc slightly scorred

Fail 16 Jan 2012 67,967 miles

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

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

both front and offside rear tyres 75% worn

management light on

nearside rear brake disc slightly scorred

Pass 18 Jan 2011 65,035 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 61,997 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 61,948 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 56,238 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 56,029 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s handbrake efficiency slightly down

Pass 14 Jan 2008 45,175 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 34,242 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 27,872 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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CP02 FWR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CP02 FWR, 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 FWR registered?

CP02 FWR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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