2002 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · CV02 FXC
2002 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2002. Recorded mileage 92,543 miles. MOT expired on 21 Sept 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,543 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CV02 FXC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/10/2024
- 92,543 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CV02 FXC 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 (CV02 FXC) between September 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding nearside rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
CV02 FXC Mileage History
- 23/09/202281,629 mi
- 19/09/202384,468 mi+2,839 mi
- 16/10/202492,543 mi+8,075 mi
Average of roughly 5,288 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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