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CT02 LDO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

88,698 mi
Last recorded88,698 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT02 LDO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 88,698 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill / wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill / wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 88,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill / wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill / wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 86,944 miles

Offside Front Body component slightly loose o/s/f wing loose on lower part of wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 86,944 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade broken (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper cracked and braking performance affected brake caliper seized (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper cracked and braking performance affected o/s/f brake calliper seized (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body component slightly loose o/s/f wing loose on lower part of wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 83,566 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s front lower wings corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rail surface corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear n/s and o/s coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 81,497 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 81,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 78,978 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2021 78,969 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 76,732 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 76,730 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 76,042 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 76,037 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2017 71,638 miles

both front lower suspension arms corroding

both rear suspension arms corroding

Fail 9 May 2017 71,638 miles

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

both front lower suspension arms corroding

both rear suspension arms corroding

Pass 6 May 2015 71,192 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 69,224 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 66,468 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 65,669 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 63,180 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 61,611 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 57,043 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 57,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 50,354 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 42,677 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 42,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 34,781 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2005 26,399 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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CT02 LDO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 CT02 LDO, 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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CT02 LDO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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