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CU02 HND

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

97,276 mi
Last recorded97,276 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 HND
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 97,276 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 96,657 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 96,428 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2020 96,428 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 94,515 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot leaking grease

Pass 14 Mar 2018 93,355 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 91,926 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 87,135 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 84,599 miles

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

nearside front floor area corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2013 79,876 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 79,876 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 73,631 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 68,958 miles

osr tyre worn unevenly on inside edge

Fail 23 Dec 2011 68,958 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

osr tyre worn unevenly on inside edge

Pass 8 Mar 2011 59,783 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 41,908 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 41,908 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 36,590 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 36,590 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 32,888 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 26,998 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 21,805 miles

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

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

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

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

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 HND is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc 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 CU02 HND, 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 HND is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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