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DS02 KVJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,329 mi
Last recorded71,329 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 KVJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 71,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 70,679 miles

both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 21 Sep 2015 63,394 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 60,657 miles

Handbrake reserve travel on maxiumum limit

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Underside of vehicle and exhaust -rusted

Fail 9 Jun 2014 60,657 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Handbrake reserve travel on maxiumum limit

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Underside of vehicle and exhaust -rusted

Pass 28 Mar 2012 60,383 miles

corrosion on suspension arms

Pass 21 Mar 2011 54,065 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 54,065 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 54,025 miles

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 47,989 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 41,690 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 35,475 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 27,330 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2006 24,692 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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DS02 KVJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DS02 KVJ, 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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DS02 KVJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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