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MK52 KOW

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,493 mi
Last recorded70,493 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 KOW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2013 70,493 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 70,493 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 58,678 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 58,673 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 49,060 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 45,952 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 39,968 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 32,498 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 25,335 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 22,758 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs corroded. †Rear brake discs corroded. †Rear brake pads over half worn. †O/s/f tyre tread cracking. †Power steering pipes corroded. †

Pass 1 Sep 2005 17,738 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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MK52 KOW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MK52 KOW, 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 MK52 KOW registered?

MK52 KOW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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