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CP51 KJJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

109,864 mi
Last recorded109,864 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP51 KJJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 109,864 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 109,864 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 101,117 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 97,194 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

front suspension components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2020 97,193 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing outer (5.2.3 (e))

front suspension components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2019 96,059 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 94,058 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 94,058 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened arm (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened arm (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2017 91,830 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main steel (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 91,821 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill, (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main steel (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 89,896 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 87,331 miles

all underside suspension components surface corrosion

both rear outer sills corroded

both rear steel brake pipes corroded

o/s mid outer sill corroded

surface corrosion both front inner wheel arches

Pass 14 Jan 2014 85,467 miles

both rear steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 21 Jan 2013 83,893 miles

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Jan 2012 80,323 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 76,938 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 74,493 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2010 74,488 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 71,499 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 65,032 miles

Slight judder with both rear brakes

Pass 24 Jan 2007 53,932 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 44,079 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 KJJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KJJ, 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 KJJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 February 2002.

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