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M11 KBD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

64,090 mi
Last recorded64,090 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM11 KBD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 64,090 miles

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general under body corrosion present

Fail 30 Mar 2024 64,090 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear section across axle (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear section at t piece (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general under body corrosion present

Pass 29 Mar 2023 61,571 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded but not excessive

rear inner sills corroded but not excessive

Pass 29 Mar 2022 59,393 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 57,207 miles

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

UNDER BODY AND SUSPENSION SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Fail 30 Mar 2021 57,203 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

UNDER BODY AND SUSPENSION SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 30 Mar 2020 56,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 56,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 53,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 53,211 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 47,777 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 45,186 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 45,186 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure both (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 43,968 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 41,751 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 38,506 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 35,843 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and rear suspension components corroded

brake pipes surface corroded

general corrosion developing under vehicle

Fail 21 Feb 2012 35,769 miles

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

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

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

rear discs are rusty

Pass 23 Feb 2011 32,856 miles

n/s sill rusting

rear discs are rusty

Pass 23 Feb 2010 29,540 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 25,138 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 23,933 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 19,796 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 14,712 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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M11 KBD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 M11 KBD, 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 M11 KBD registered?

M11 KBD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 August 2002.

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The MOT history for M11 KBD shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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