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MX02 KAZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

125,997 mi
Last recorded125,997 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX02 KAZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 125,997 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 125,986 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 121,332 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 117,733 miles

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

EML on

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 5 Apr 2017 117,733 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

EML on

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 4 Apr 2016 114,822 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 114,822 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 113,026 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 108,527 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 105,212 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 102,799 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 94,544 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 94,544 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 11 Feb 2010 86,078 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 86,078 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 77,861 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 62,395 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 51,292 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 38,836 miles

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

wiper blades split at ends

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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MX02 KAZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MX02 KAZ, 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 MX02 KAZ registered?

MX02 KAZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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