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DK02 KFW

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,517 mi
Last recorded84,517 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 KFW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 84,517 miles

Rear inner sills ,springs and sibframe slightly corroded both sides of car

Pass 9 May 2025 82,473 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 81,068 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 79,836 miles

All rear suspension components corroded but not weakened

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Near side and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 25 May 2023 79,812 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.61% (8.2.1.2 (b))

All rear suspension components corroded but not weakened

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Near side and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 May 2022 78,334 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all front ball joint gaiters deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2021 76,359 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive of outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 75,213 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2020 75,201 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 73,389 miles

HEAD LAMP BEAMS POOR. BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO RUST.

Fail 16 May 2019 73,328 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolts missing both sides (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti-roll bar chassis mount area. unable to fully assess. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 71,529 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 71,505 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 68,845 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 66,551 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 59,938 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 57,100 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 56,448 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 55,422 miles

o/s/rear brake disc corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2012 43,191 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 28,464 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 26,709 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 23,563 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 21,643 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 19,087 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 15,860 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 KFW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 KFW, 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 KFW registered?

DK02 KFW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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