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AU02 ZKO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,123 mi
Last recorded58,123 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2021 58,123 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 56,358 miles

all front and rear top and bottom suspension arms slightly corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2020 56,358 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

all front and rear top and bottom suspension arms slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2019 55,608 miles

both side rear top and bottom suspension arms slightly rusty

Pass 5 Jul 2018 54,481 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower, both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower, both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 52,443 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 52,443 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 50,054 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 47,487 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all brake pipes greased

all tyres cracking all over

Pass 2 Jul 2014 46,682 miles

all 4 tyres slightly cracked and perrished

Fail 2 Jul 2013 43,062 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 43,062 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 39,983 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 35,728 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 34,909 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 34,909 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 32,712 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 28,693 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 25,320 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 21,493 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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AU02 ZKO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZKO, 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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AU02 ZKO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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