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FB02 CJX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,346 mi
Last recorded80,346 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 CJX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 80,346 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 78,920 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 77,296 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 77,294 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 75,695 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 73,965 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 71,623 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 69,799 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 69,773 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 68,101 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear silencer bracket deteriorating

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2012 66,724 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 6,661 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 64,042 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 64,042 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 61,002 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 53,348 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 46,749 miles

handbrake high

no reversing lights

Fail 1 Oct 2008

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

handbrake high

no reversing lights

Pass 3 Jan 2008 41,821 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 41,821 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 34,949 miles

hand brake close to limit of travel

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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FB02 CJX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FB02 CJX, 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 FB02 CJX registered?

FB02 CJX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 August 2002.

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