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M206 CBV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,864 mi
Last recorded98,864 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM206 CBV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2022 98,864 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 97,359 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 96,667 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 94,841 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sills outer skins corrde and holed (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2017 92,371 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 92,336 miles

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

slight cracking on tyre side walls

underside of car showing signs of corrossion

Pass 29 Apr 2014 90,296 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyre walls deteriorating

rear axle cross over brake pipe is slightly corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2014 90,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyre walls deteriorating

rear axle cross over brake pipe is slightly corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2013 86,485 miles

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

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

o/s rear hanbrake not locking out

Pass 11 Apr 2012 83,326 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 83,217 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs slightly worn

Pass 31 Mar 2011 80,259 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all chassis and pipes undersealed

exhaust system corroded

n/s wiper split

play inner rack

Pass 26 Mar 2010 78,720 miles

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

all rear brakes pipes covered

Fail 24 Mar 2010 78,705 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

all rear brakes pipes covered

Pass 19 Mar 2009 77,037 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 73,450 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 68,651 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 64,178 miles

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

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

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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M206 CBV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 M206 CBV, 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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M206 CBV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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