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CP51 KJF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

94,961 mi
Last recorded94,961 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP51 KJF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 94,961 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 94,953 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 93,705 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 93,705 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 92,308 miles

Age related corrosion appearing underneath

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 90,328 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 88,489 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 May 2021 88,449 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail, anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2020 87,544 miles

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

Handbrake lever has slight travel

Pass 12 Jun 2019 84,449 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to outer sills, not excessive

Fail 12 Jun 2019 84,449 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

corrosion to outer sills, not excessive

Pass 27 Apr 2018 79,929 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 79,929 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 76,819 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 67,223 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 66,083 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 66,083 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 64,536 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 63,005 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 58,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front caliper sticking

Fail 6 Dec 2012 58,470 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front caliper sticking

Pass 8 Dec 2011 51,716 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 47,235 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 43,228 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 41,125 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 38,498 miles

corrosion on power steering pipes going to rack

heavy corrosion on exhaust flanges

Pass 8 Feb 2006 28,358 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 KJF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 KJF, 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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CP51 KJF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 February 2002.

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