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AY02 KDU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests22 (22 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,939 mi
Last recorded92,939 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 KDU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

22 pass
Pass 20 Jan 2026 92,939 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 92,309 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 91,219 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 89,980 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 88,584 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 87,818 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 87,724 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 82,706 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 77,581 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 72,078 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 66,375 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 62,755 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 59,313 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 59,217 miles

front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded.

n/s/f brake binding slightly when rotated by hand.

n/s/r tyre beginning to perish and crack.

o/s/f brake binding slightly when rotated by hand.

o/s/f tyre beginning to perish and crack.

Pass 9 Mar 2013 56,640 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 53,361 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 50,066 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 48,255 miles

o\s\r brake starting to bind

Pass 3 Mar 2009 46,188 miles

nsf wheel has slight binding

Pass 14 Mar 2008 44,012 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 41,790 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 33,176 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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AY02 KDU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AY02 KDU, 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 AY02 KDU registered?

AY02 KDU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 March 2002.

Is AY02 KDU safe to buy?

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