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CW02 HGU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

90,643 mi
Last recorded90,643 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW02 HGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 90,643 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished / cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Outer sill very rusty / not with in prescribed area

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip out of zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2022 90,488 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished / cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Outer sill very rusty / not with in prescribed area

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip out of zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 80,920 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

body corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2019 76,362 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 71,329 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 67,204 miles

all front and rear suspension arms corroded

general underside corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2016 62,583 miles

Both front suspension arms rusty

General underbody rust

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

Rear brake discs rusty

Pass 11 Sep 2015 55,907 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 55,890 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 53,028 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 48,576 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 46,966 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 46,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 44,320 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 40,466 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 35,332 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 29,721 miles

surface corrosion underneath front and rear axle/suspension

Pass 12 Jul 2007 24,932 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 20,282 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 HGU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 CW02 HGU, 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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CW02 HGU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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