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HF02 KGK

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

80,433 mi
Last recorded80,433 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 KGK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 80,433 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 79,665 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 79,171 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 78,779 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 78,421 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 77,630 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 76,745 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 75,346 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 74,631 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 74,631 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 72,079 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 72,013 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 67,755 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2013 62,931 miles

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

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

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 62,902 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 59,011 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 59,011 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 55,307 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2010 51,009 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 45,555 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 38,168 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 30,502 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 28,376 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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HF02 KGK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HF02 KGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HF02 KGK registered?

HF02 KGK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2002.

Is HF02 KGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF02 KGK shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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