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CK52 KUW

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

127,450 mi
Last recorded127,450 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK52 KUW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 127,450 miles

general underside corrosion

Fail 6 Sep 2019 127,450 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

general underside corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2018 122,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all 4 tyres have slight uneven tread wear

engine management light on

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2017 122,333 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases around cat flange (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s chassis rails (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front and rear suspension components corroded

slight bind on o/s front and rear brakes

Pass 27 Oct 2016 116,349 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2015 108,762 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 101,789 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 95,047 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 87,338 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 80,792 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 75,196 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 68,223 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 61,515 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 53,737 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 44,286 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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CK52 KUW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CK52 KUW, 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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CK52 KUW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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