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CP02 FWU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

106,586 mi
Last recorded106,586 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 106,586 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security drain hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Tested as rally car

Fail 11 Feb 2020 106,538 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security drain hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Tested as rally car

Pass 22 Feb 2019 100,983 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion on front and rear subframes and suspension arms

Pass 21 Nov 2017 95,558 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 84,545 miles

front chassis corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2015 83,544 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (7.1.2)

rear beam axle and all suspension components in rusty condition

Pass 26 Jun 2014 73,664 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear beam axle and all rear suspension parts in rusty condition

Pass 5 Jul 2013 65,951 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light staying on

front suspension components in rusty condition

rear subframe and all rear suspension components in rusty condition

Pass 5 Jul 2012 60,558 miles

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

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

both front and all rear suspension wishbones in rusty condition

rear beam axle in rusty condition

Pass 5 Jul 2011 55,135 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs in poor condition

rear subframe and suspension arms in rusty condition

Fail 1 Jul 2011 55,090 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

both rear brake discs in poor condition

rear subframe and suspension arms in rusty condition

Pass 8 Jul 2010 49,000 miles

Oil leak

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2010 48,971 miles

Brake pedal creeps with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2009 41,570 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 34,813 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 29,534 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 20,950 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 FWU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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