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CX02 KMV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

130,861 mi
Last recorded130,861 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX02 KMV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 130,861 miles

Offside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 130,858 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 130,843 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis near upper arm mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis near upper arm mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 126,852 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 126,852 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 115,442 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 107,218 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 99,110 miles

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)

n/s/f tyre cracking between treads

some corrossion to o/s/r outer sill

Fail 3 Jun 2014 99,110 miles

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

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)

n/s/f tyre cracking between treads

o/s/r brake face corroded

some corrossion to o/s/r outer sill

Pass 4 Jun 2013 91,469 miles

both rear inner wheel archs/ inner sill starting to corrode

nearside front tyre is starting to perish between it's tread

offside rear outer sill is starting to corrode

Fail 4 Jun 2013 91,469 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both rear inner wheel archs/ inner sill starting to corrode

nearside front tyre is starting to perish between it's tread

offside rear outer sill is starting to corrode

Pass 8 Jun 2012 82,809 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear outer sills are starting to corrode, not yet excessive

Fail 31 May 2011 74,387 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake pads worn unevenly

Pass 31 May 2011 74,387 miles

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)

Rear brake pads worn unevenly

Pass 8 Jun 2010 67,456 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 59,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 59,770 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 54,252 miles

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

hand brake travel

nail in nsr tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2008 54,252 miles

hand brake travel

nail in nsr tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2007 46,251 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 34,683 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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CX02 KMV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CX02 KMV, 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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What year was CX02 KMV registered?

CX02 KMV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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