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CP51 BWB

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

76,768 mi
Last recorded76,768 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP51 BWB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 76,768 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 74,796 miles

slight rear exhaust blow

Pass 11 Mar 2020 74,733 miles

slight exhaust blow rear

washers need adjusting

wipers smear

Pass 13 Mar 2019 73,720 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 72,606 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 70,433 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 70,417 miles

Central Stop lamp not working not bulb (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 68,041 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 64,002 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 59,481 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 55,955 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 51,502 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 48,419 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 45,331 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 43,327 miles

front brake imbalance

Pass 12 Feb 2008 37,697 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 32,864 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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CP51 BWB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 CP51 BWB, 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 CP51 BWB registered?

CP51 BWB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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The MOT history for CP51 BWB shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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