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DK02 KFX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,874 mi
Last recorded110,874 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 KFX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 110,874 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres perishing and cracking

Pass 17 May 2022 110,565 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres cracking in treads

Pass 4 May 2021 110,060 miles

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

all four tyres perishing and cracking

stone chip in windscreen n/s lower

Fail 4 May 2021 110,060 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

all four tyres perishing and cracking

stone chip in windscreen n/s lower

Pass 12 Nov 2019 109,753 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 109,342 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 108,971 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 108,551 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 107,758 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 107,376 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 107,376 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 106,860 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 101,860 miles

corrosion on both sill panels and rear wheel arches

Pass 6 Mar 2012 98,049 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 98,049 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 87,490 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 87,490 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 75,006 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 75,006 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 69,022 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 69,022 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 58,373 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 58,373 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 50,649 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2007 50,649 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 41,049 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 KFX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DK02 KFX, 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 KFX registered?

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

Is DK02 KFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK02 KFX shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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