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CV02 FXD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

55,708 mi
Last recorded55,708 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 55,708 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 55,009 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 54,098 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 54,061 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 53,300 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 52,123 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 51,188 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 50,102 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 49,048 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 49,047 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 48,160 miles

covers fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2016 46,397 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 45,016 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 43,435 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 42,978 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 40,430 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 39,079 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2010 37,114 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 33,451 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 30,211 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 26,976 miles

front and rear discs in poor rusty condition

Pass 26 Apr 2006 23,719 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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CV02 FXD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 FXD, 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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What year was CV02 FXD registered?

CV02 FXD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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