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CP02 FWT

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

76,512 mi
Last recorded76,512 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP02 FWT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2023 76,512 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill as marked (previous repair ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front wings at lower rear are corroded but still secure

both outer sill at rear are corroded but not holed and still structurally sound

front abs sensor wires insecure

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts lambda sensor wires fouling on prop shaft and exhaust ..re routed behind heat shield (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 72,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal near rear arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 66,056 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear t union (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 60,955 miles

Front Lower both wings corroded and holed

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wishbone (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both wishbones (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 60,955 miles

Front Lower both wings corroded and holed

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wishbone (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both wishbones (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 59,338 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 59,336 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill tp wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 56,888 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear sub-frame corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2019 56,888 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2018 53,852 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear wheel arch sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear wheelarch sill (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion All underside components and body (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 53,850 miles

Battery insecure Inside the boot (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear wheel arch sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear wheelarch sill (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion All underside components and body (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 51,513 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 51,512 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 48,325 miles

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

corrosion to front and rear wishbones

hand brake readings low offside

Fail 29 Feb 2016 48,325 miles

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

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

corrosion to front and rear wishbones

hand brake readings low offside

Pass 17 Feb 2015 45,871 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 43,198 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 40,223 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 37,115 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 33,455 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 28,855 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 24,365 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 24,343 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 21,199 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 19,216 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 19,216 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2005 14,627 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 FWT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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