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S6 CTO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

39,101 mi
Last recorded39,101 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS6 CTO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 39,101 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 May 2025 39,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 38,703 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 38,320 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 37,812 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 36,694 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2021 36,694 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 36,431 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 35,760 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2017 35,351 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 35,251 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating head lamps both (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 34,358 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 33,220 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 32,413 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 31,158 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 30,447 miles

front discs are slightly pitted

slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 18 Jan 2011 26,619 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2010 24,432 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 23,609 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 23,068 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 22,150 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 20,205 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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S6 CTO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 S6 CTO, 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 S6 CTO registered?

S6 CTO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 July 2002.

Is S6 CTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S6 CTO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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