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CV02 FWU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,924 mi
Last recorded33,924 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV02 FWU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 33,924 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 33,217 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 32,982 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 32,544 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 32,544 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 32,275 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 31,840 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 31,518 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 30,151 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 30,138 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 29,034 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 28,134 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 27,666 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 26,884 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 25,737 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 24,700 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 22,152 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 19,095 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 19,095 miles

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

slight pitting n/s + o/s front brake discs inner surface

Fail 19 Jun 2009 16,549 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 16,549 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 14,393 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 12,689 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 10,491 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

split o/s/front tyre

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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CV02 FWU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CV02 FWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV02 FWU registered?

CV02 FWU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2002.

Is CV02 FWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV02 FWU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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