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AU02 ZKJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

88,819 mi
Last recorded88,819 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 ZKJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 88,819 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 88,819 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS/OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 81,486 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 81,486 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 76,307 miles

Front tyres worn on the edges

NSR tyre appears low on pressure

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear tyres worn on the inner edges

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Oct 2020 76,298 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyres worn on the inner edges

Front tyres worn on the edges

NSR tyre appears low on pressure

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Mar 2019 70,883 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Slight brake bind and offside front

Pass 16 Mar 2018 65,402 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 65,400 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Valve stem slightly damaged all four tyre valves perished (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 63,931 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 62,724 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 61,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 61,004 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 56,558 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 52,812 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 48,803 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 44,710 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 38,235 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 37,497 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 35,439 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 32,592 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 25,903 miles

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

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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AU02 ZKJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AU02 ZKJ, 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 AU02 ZKJ registered?

AU02 ZKJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 April 2002.

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