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K373 FAW

2002 Mazda MX5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

145,376 mi
Last recorded145,376 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX5132,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK373 FAW
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 145,376 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 142,036 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 140,840 miles

Chassis rails under vehicles damaged.

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion under rear of vehicle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 133,240 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 132,236 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis rails (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 131,255 miles

All coil spring corroded

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Underbody has scrapes

Vehicle too low for brake rollers so carried out on decelerometer

Pass 14 Jan 2017 126,268 miles

Both front coil springs rusty

Both rear brake discs corrodded

Exhaust dented

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NSF outer tyre wall has a chunk out of it

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 119,902 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 112,893 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 100,378 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 76,814 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 73,320 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 65,799 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 65,794 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 59,670 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 56,385 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 54,634 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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K373 FAW is a 2002 Mazda MX5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2002 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 132,236 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K373 FAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Mazda MX5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K373 FAW registered?

K373 FAW is a 2002 Mazda MX5, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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