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H314 KDY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

163,183 mi
Last recorded163,183 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH314 KDY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 163,183 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 162,393 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 162,393 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 158,229 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 158,229 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 152,630 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 134,732 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 129,403 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 120,592 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 118,404 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 116,465 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 115,459 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 109,877 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 102,377 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 98,830 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 92,476 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 85,703 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 79,546 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 73,102 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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H314 KDY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 H314 KDY, 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 H314 KDY registered?

H314 KDY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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