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HK02 KYA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

75,271 mi
Last recorded75,271 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK02 KYA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 75,271 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 75,271 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 8 May 2014 68,713 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 68,713 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 62,807 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 62,807 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 May 2012 56,782 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 56,694 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 May 2011 50,562 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 May 2011 50,370 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 May 2010 46,173 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 43,573 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 39,325 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Apr 2008 39,105 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 36,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

all 4 brake discs corroded on edges

front number plate holder damaged

fuel cap seal perished on edges

Pass 30 Apr 2007 36,289 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

all 4 brake discs corroded on edges

front number plate holder damaged

fuel cap seal perished on edges

Pass 9 May 2006 28,543 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front wipers smearing slightly

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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HK02 KYA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HK02 KYA, 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 HK02 KYA registered?

HK02 KYA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 May 2002.

Is HK02 KYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK02 KYA shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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