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MW02 KZG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,688 mi
Last recorded91,688 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW02 KZG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 91,688 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 87,540 miles

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

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

Nearside Front chassis leg corroded but not holed

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front chassis leg corroded but not holed

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jan 2016 83,113 miles

ALL wheel arches starting to corrode

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also has nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jan 2016 83,113 miles

ALL wheel arches starting to corrode

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also has nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 78,210 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 72,695 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 67,703 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 63,443 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 62,997 miles

nearside rear sill corroding

Fail 25 Aug 2011 62,963 miles

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

nearside rear sill corroding

Pass 3 Sep 2010 60,846 miles

front brake pads wearing low

front to rear brake pipe corroding

inner rear brake pads worn to limit

nearside rear brake pipe corroded to limit

Pass 15 Sep 2009 58,260 miles

inner front brake pads wearing near limit

inner rear brake pads wearing near limit

Fail 15 Sep 2009 58,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

inner front brake pads wearing near limit

inner rear brake pads wearing near limit

Pass 17 Sep 2008 54,539 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 53,919 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 53,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre has small cut in wall

Pass 20 Jun 2007 48,664 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 41,624 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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MW02 KZG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MW02 KZG, 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 MW02 KZG registered?

MW02 KZG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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