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CK52 KVB

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,692 mi
Last recorded82,692 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK52 KVB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 82,692 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 82,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 90% worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 80,325 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension wishbone rubber bushes deteriorated

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension wishbone rubber bushes deteriorated

Fail 19 Jul 2018 80,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension wishbone rubber bushes deteriorated

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension wishbone rubber bushes deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2017 77,002 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

surface corrosion throughout vehicle

Fail 11 Jul 2017 76,963 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

surface corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 13 Jul 2016 74,385 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r hand brake seems weak

o/s/f wiper smearing

surface corrosion to both sills

Pass 11 Jun 2014 71,789 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 71,773 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust system corroded.

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 30 Apr 2013 62,406 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 60,671 miles

offside outer sill rusty

rear exhuast joint rusty

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front brake slightly binding and disc rusty on inner face

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle in several places

Pass 14 Oct 2011 55,026 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front brake disc inner face is rusty

surface corrosion to offside rear sill

Pass 15 Oct 2010 49,062 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 42,621 miles

rear exhuast joint is rusty

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle in several places

Pass 27 Oct 2008 37,194 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 32,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 24,177 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 KVB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KVB, 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 KVB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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