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T23 CPS

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,220 mi
Last recorded76,220 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT23 CPS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 76,220 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 76,220 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 May 2014 70,321 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 63,039 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 63,039 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 56,629 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 52,353 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 49,226 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 May 2009 46,185 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 42,875 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 36,937 miles

small oil leak from gearbox

Pass 22 May 2006 30,465 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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T23 CPS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T23 CPS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T23 CPS registered?

T23 CPS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is T23 CPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T23 CPS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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