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CU02 EEN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

87,201 mi
Last recorded87,201 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 EEN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2021 87,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Excessively corroded inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Excessively corroded inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

General underbody corrosion

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 86,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 86,314 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 85,934 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 17 Mar 2018 85,902 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 84,814 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

general corrosion on underside of vehicle that is not yet considered excessive

power steering pipes to rack corroded

sills corroded in places particularly the nearside

surface scratches in offside of windscreen

Pass 11 Mar 2016 83,690 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pipes damp (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded all P.A.S pipes (2.3.2)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all wishbones corroded (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' scratched (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 83,689 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pipes damp (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded all P.A.S pipes (2.3.2)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all wishbones corroded (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' scratched (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 82,748 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 82,747 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering noisy

Pass 10 Mar 2014 81,441 miles

N/S rear brake disc corroded

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2013 79,120 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 78,423 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 75,211 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 70,831 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 67,565 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 55,519 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 44,338 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 33,034 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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CU02 EEN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CU02 EEN, 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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CU02 EEN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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