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CW02 FLH

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

94,933 mi
Last recorded94,933 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW02 FLH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 94,933 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2026 94,933 miles

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

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))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 94,620 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 93,970 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 93,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no pattern requires polishing (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 92,863 miles

all underside been undersealed

Pass 25 Aug 2021 92,859 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 92,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bad cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 92,762 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 88,156 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 81,140 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wing weak (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 81,140 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush broken (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wing weak (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 72,059 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 64,895 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre cracking up

o/s/f tyre cracking up

Fail 11 Sep 2014 64,825 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre cracking up

o/s/f tyre cracking up

Pass 3 Sep 2013 53,846 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 45,059 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 41,099 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

slight cracking to all four tyres at sidewalls

Pass 28 Oct 2011 41,099 miles

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

slight cracking to all four tyres at sidewalls

Pass 16 Oct 2008 40,506 miles

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

n/s/r tyre is on legal limit

Pass 2 Oct 2007 36,749 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 32,687 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 26,975 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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CW02 FLH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CW02 FLH, 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 CW02 FLH registered?

CW02 FLH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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