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CX02 YOA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

60,292 mi
Last recorded60,292 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX02 YOA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 60,292 miles

covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 1 Aug 2024 60,251 miles

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Fail 1 Aug 2024 60,251 miles

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Renewed link . (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 60,192 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

covers fitted concealing some components

Pass 4 Aug 2022 60,090 miles

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Fail 4 Aug 2022 60,090 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Pass 5 Aug 2021 59,982 miles

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Pass 12 Aug 2020 59,827 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 59,658 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 59,382 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 59,382 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 57,230 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 55,639 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2015 54,030 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

most underside suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2014 52,380 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 49,531 miles

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

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2012 45,291 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 39,056 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 35,097 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 30,965 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 26,850 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 26,054 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 25,442 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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CX02 YOA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 CX02 YOA, 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 CX02 YOA registered?

CX02 YOA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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The MOT history for CX02 YOA shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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