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N50 CWS

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,255 mi
Last recorded55,255 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN50 CWS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 55,255 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14[CRACKED]=RENEW (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 52,304 miles

EML ON

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 51,575 miles

GENERAL CORROSION UNDERNEATH

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/1RENEW (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 50,857 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

GENERAL CORROSION UNDER NEATH

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 50,857 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

GENERAL CORROSION UNDER NEATH

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 49,600 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 49,459 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 49,459 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 48,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 48,109 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 47,726 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 46,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 46,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 45,909 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 42,587 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 40,884 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 40,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 36,778 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 36,760 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 31,787 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 29,094 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 26,843 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 24,787 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 20,347 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 20,345 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 18,366 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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N50 CWS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N50 CWS, 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 N50 CWS registered?

N50 CWS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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The MOT history for N50 CWS shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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