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SF02 CYT

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,581 mi
Last recorded68,581 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF02 CYT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 68,581 miles

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

n/s+o/s wheel arches corroded

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 2 Aug 2024 67,303 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all of underside of car rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 66,397 miles

front and rear subframe and relevant steering and suspension components corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2023 66,397 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

front and rear subframe and relevant steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2022 64,306 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 21 Jul 2021 61,710 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 61,577 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill panels (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill panels (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 59,391 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 57,772 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 57,212 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened top and bottom (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened top and bottom (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened top and bottom (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened top and bottom (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 55,677 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 54,837 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 May 2017 54,837 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis fractured (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 53,985 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 53,004 miles

nearside outer sill corroded

nearside rear tyre tread worn

offside front brake back plate corroded

offside outer sill corroded

offside rear tyre tread worn

Pass 12 May 2014 52,115 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 52,115 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 May 2013 52,095 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 52,095 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 48,316 miles

rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 7 Feb 2011 45,442 miles

outer sills starting to corrode

Fail 7 Feb 2011 45,442 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 15 Feb 2010 40,036 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

scratches on windscreen

Pass 16 Feb 2009 35,660 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 30,918 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 26,497 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 21,848 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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SF02 CYT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SF02 CYT, 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 SF02 CYT registered?

SF02 CYT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 March 2002.

Is SF02 CYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF02 CYT shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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