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DF02 KFP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,883 mi
Last recorded119,883 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 KFP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2026 119,883 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 119,523 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 118,734 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 118,667 miles

Anti-lock braking system obviously removed (1.6 (f))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing All sensors (1.6 (c))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 118,631 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp insecure headlight flickering with engine movement (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no clear definition of image, possibly bulb not seated correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 31 Jul 2015 110,666 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 110,666 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 102,810 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 102,650 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 96,697 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 88,107 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 80,317 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 80,317 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 70,086 miles

Front brake imbalance is 20% max 25%

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)

Fail 20 Mar 2010 69,801 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 59,625 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 59,625 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 54,753 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 37,636 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 21,030 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 15,910 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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DF02 KFP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DF02 KFP, 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 DF02 KFP registered?

DF02 KFP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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