2002 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · CK02 CSY
2002 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 74,327 miles. MOT expired on 03 Mar 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,327 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CK02 CSY Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2023
- 74,327 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CK02 CSY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mazda Mx-5 (CK02 CSY) between January 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structura”; “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
CK02 CSY Mileage History
- 25/01/202273,188 mi
- 26/01/202374,318 mi+1,130 mi
- 04/03/202374,327 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 1,032 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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