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D17 CAS

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,514 mi
Last recorded121,514 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD17 CAS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2020 121,514 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg inner/outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2019 120,616 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 88,530 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 78,926 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2017 78,923 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 67,359 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs are weathered and pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 67,359 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs are weathered and pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 66,399 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 61,719 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 58,874 miles

offside windscreen wiper blade starting to split

Fail 11 Oct 2012 58,818 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

offside windscreen wiper blade starting to split

Pass 10 Oct 2011 53,852 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 50,569 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 44,732 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2008 40,329 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight blow at rear box

Pass 28 Sep 2007 32,752 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 25,584 miles

slight travel on handbrake,engine undertray fitted,both front tyres tread perished & worn on edges 2-3mm,front & rear discs slight corrosoin on edges.

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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D17 CAS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 D17 CAS, 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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D17 CAS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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