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FD02 CNU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

51,722 mi
Last recorded51,722 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 CNU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2022 51,722 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested DUE TO CAT MISSING (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

SOME SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HAVE CORROSION

Pass 15 Jun 2021 49,343 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 49,342 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources ONLY ONE WORKING (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 46,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced AT WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced AT WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 46,591 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced AT WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced AT WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 43,640 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 43,639 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

PARK BRAKE ONLY JUST MET REQ

Pass 21 May 2018 39,910 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 39,910 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2017 35,919 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2017 35,919 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 32,096 miles

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

transmission oil leak

Fail 16 May 2016 32,096 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

transmission oil leak

Pass 23 May 2015 30,884 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 May 2015 30,869 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 May 2014 29,870 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2013 29,494 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 29,087 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 28,646 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 28,115 miles

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

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 24,481 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 24,480 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 21,442 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 21,442 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 18,166 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 12,887 miles

incorrectly spaced number plates fitted at time of test

Fail 19 Apr 2006 12,886 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Both registration plates have digits that are incorrectly spaced at time of test

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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FD02 CNU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 FD02 CNU, 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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FD02 CNU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 May 2002.

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