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N243 CDC

2002 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,355 mi
Last recorded147,355 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN243 CDC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 147,355 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 9 Oct 2025 147,355 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside 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

Front Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 28 Sep 2024 142,397 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 142,261 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 141,710 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 141,705 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 141,513 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 140,901 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 140,451 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 140,269 miles

Light corrosion to underside

Pass 4 Oct 2017 139,984 miles

slight corrosion to both rear inner sills and inner wheel arches.

Pass 3 Oct 2016 139,087 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Oct 2015 138,456 miles

handbrake requirements only just met

Pass 1 Oct 2014 137,030 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 137,021 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2013 135,359 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 133,043 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 133,043 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 132,241 miles

Both headlamp aims deteriorated, recommend inspection and/or repair

Engine running lumpy at idle

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle close to not meeting lambda exhaust emmissions standards

Vehicles co reading at idle close to not meeting test standards

Fail 8 Jun 2010 128,770 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 128,770 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 118,887 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 99,416 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 95,782 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 91,340 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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N243 CDC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N243 CDC, 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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N243 CDC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2002.

Is N243 CDC safe to buy?

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