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NG02 CAA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,233 mi
Last recorded87,233 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG02 CAA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 87,233 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

advise corrosion offside and nearside sills

Fail 28 May 2019 87,213 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg at antirole bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

advise corrosion offside and nearside sills

Pass 26 Apr 2018 75,511 miles

Offside Front tyre cracked

both front brake back plates corroded & part missing

both outer sills corroding

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 5 May 2017 73,116 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 73,115 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

coolant low

Pass 5 May 2016 70,292 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 70,292 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 68,861 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust deteriorated

front brake back plates badly corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2015 68,861 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust deteriorated

front brake back plates badly corroded

Pass 28 May 2014 67,508 miles

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

both rear tyres deteriorated (cracked)

front brake application & release slightly uneven

Fail 28 May 2014 67,508 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

both rear tyres deteriorated (cracked)

front brake application & release slightly uneven

Pass 16 May 2013 65,677 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 65,677 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 62,660 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 60,570 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 58,120 miles

Offside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2009 57,085 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 56,523 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 41,882 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 31,407 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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NG02 CAA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NG02 CAA, 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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NG02 CAA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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