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CP51 JOJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

53,875 mi
Last recorded53,875 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP51 JOJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 May 2015 53,875 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

light on dash

Pass 12 May 2015 53,875 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

light on dash

Pass 21 May 2014 51,140 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2013 44,664 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 37,764 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 37,762 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 27 Jan 2011 32,477 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 27,296 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 21,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 18,923 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner edge

slight leak on exhaust

Fail 31 Mar 2008 18,923 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner edge

slight leak on exhaust

Pass 16 Jan 2006 17,793 miles

off side rear tyre worn close to tread wear indicator

slight leak of exhaust gasses

Fail 16 Jan 2006 17,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

off side rear tyre worn close to tread wear indicator

slight leak of exhaust gasses

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 JOJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 CP51 JOJ, 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 JOJ registered?

CP51 JOJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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