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NK02 TZS

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

125,711 mi
Last recorded125,711 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK02 TZS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2021 125,711 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 122,267 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of outer door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of outer door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 116,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 116,666 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 111,172 miles

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

advise bolts insecure on under body tie bars

Fail 19 Mar 2018 111,172 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

advise bolts insecure on under body tie bars

Pass 23 Mar 2017 104,978 miles

nearside front chassis corroded

offside front chassis corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2017 104,978 miles

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

nearside front chassis corroded

offside front chassis corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2016 98,477 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 91,870 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 91,870 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 88,123 miles

o/s n/s front inner wheel arch / chassis some corrosion

Fail 3 Mar 2014 88,122 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

o/s n/s front inner wheel arch / chassis some corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2013 84,178 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 84,073 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 80,683 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 77,060 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 72,881 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 70,021 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 66,040 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 61,579 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 55,804 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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NK02 TZS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 NK02 TZS, 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 NK02 TZS registered?

NK02 TZS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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