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DG02 KVY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

184,581 mi
Last recorded184,581 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 KVY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 184,581 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and/n/s rear outer sill slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2015 165,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer sill corroding

Offside Front tyre perishing on inside edge

Offside Rear outer sill corroding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 165,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear outer sill corroding

Offside Front tyre perishing on inside edge

Offside Rear outer sill corroding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 143,650 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 19 Sep 2013 121,462 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 121,397 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 95,577 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 88,872 miles

offside and nearside front wheels starting to bind

offside rear tyre sidewall perished and low on tread down to limit

Pass 23 Nov 2010 83,968 miles

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

nearside front tyre sidewall perished / crackeind and tyre becoming low on tread

Fail 20 Nov 2010 83,948 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside front tyre sidewall perished / crackeind and tyre becoming low on tread

Pass 19 Nov 2009 74,034 miles

rear brake pads low near to limit

Fail 14 Nov 2009 74,034 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake pads low near to limit

Fail 21 Nov 2008 62,667 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 62,667 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 54,322 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 44,785 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 36,315 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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DG02 KVY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DG02 KVY, 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 DG02 KVY registered?

DG02 KVY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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