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HK02 KZC

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,527 mi
Last recorded117,527 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK02 KZC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 117,527 miles

Front chassis rails corroded

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 113,156 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 108,870 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. Inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 103,655 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 100,373 miles

Nearside Front brake pads 75% worn

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

engine under tray fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2019 90,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 76,491 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2018 76,311 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2017 68,581 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 68,558 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2010 68,526 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 16 Aug 2010 68,526 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 30 Jul 2009 64,218 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 64,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/r outer sill damaged

Pass 22 Jul 2008 51,262 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 39,253 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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HK02 KZC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HK02 KZC, 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 KZC registered?

HK02 KZC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2002.

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