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DK02 KCZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,576 mi
Last recorded105,576 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 KCZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 105,576 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front suspension arms have lots of surface corrosion. (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 105,731 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing ARB link arm completely missing (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front suspension arms have lots of surface corrosion. (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 101,580 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 101,576 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016
Pass 21 Apr 2015 86,274 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 73,682 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2014 73,599 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 67,370 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 61,414 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 55,289 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 50,269 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 42,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 42,251 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 35,225 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 27,152 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 18,637 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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DK02 KCZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc 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 DK02 KCZ, 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 DK02 KCZ registered?

DK02 KCZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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The MOT history for DK02 KCZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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