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AU02 ZKX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

88,673 mi
Last recorded88,673 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 ZKX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 88,673 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis Rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis Rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside front floor pan/inner sill area corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 16 Jun 2018 83,884 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 78,789 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 78,773 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 68,995 miles

all tyres are deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2015 63,249 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake pads worn

Pass 19 May 2014 51,623 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 48,316 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 42,229 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 36,236 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

nearside sill has slight corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2009 31,442 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 27,042 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 24,137 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 20,520 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 20,434 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 ZKX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 ZKX, 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 ZKX registered?

AU02 ZKX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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The MOT history for AU02 ZKX shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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