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DK02 KGX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

60,879 mi
Last recorded60,879 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 60,879 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s and o/s sills showing corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2024 59,580 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nsf and osf (6.2.2 (d) (i))

osf and osr outer sill corroded

osr and nsr inner sill corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2023 59,176 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underbody and suspension components showing corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2022 58,602 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

signs of underbody corrosion

underbody and suspension components covered in underseal

Pass 5 Oct 2021 57,413 miles

all suspension components showing corrosion

front chassis legs showing corrosion

n/s/rear metal brake pipe showing corrosion

o/s/rear brake disc showing corrosion

suspension bushes showing age related fatigue

Pass 6 Oct 2020 56,514 miles

all suspension arms showing corrosion

n/s/rear metal brake pipe showing corrosion

o/s/rear brake discs showing corrosion

Fail 29 Sep 2020 56,514 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

all suspension arms showing corrosion

n/s/rear metal brake pipe showing corrosion

o/s/rear brake discs showing corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2019 54,533 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 52,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pad getting low to 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on the wall

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot bush are corrode (2.7.4)

Offside Rear corroding on sill.

Rear coil spring corroded both of them (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 52,492 miles

both fronts brake pad's are getting low

underneath car is rusty

Fail 8 Apr 2017 52,492 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded out sill excessively corroded marked in yellow (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side's (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high both front's (1.8)

both fronts brake pad's are getting low

underneath car is rusty

Pass 6 Apr 2016 51,912 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 51,333 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight damage n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 12 Mar 2014 48,432 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 43,772 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 38,408 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 35,012 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

o/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 11 Mar 2010 32,276 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 28,976 miles

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

n/s front tyre cracking on tread/sidewall

Pass 12 Mar 2008 20,938 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 20,938 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 15,742 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 12,157 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 KGX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 KGX, 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 KGX registered?

DK02 KGX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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