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NM02 KCA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

53,464 mi
Last recorded53,464 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM02 KCA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 53,464 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 53,459 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 51,571 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 50,062 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 48,291 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 44,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 32,592 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 May 2019 32,592 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 17,596 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 17,277 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 16,487 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 16,011 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 15,687 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 15,207 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 14,500 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 14,148 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 13,806 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 13,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2009 11,494 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 11,182 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 9,741 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 8,072 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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NM02 KCA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 NM02 KCA, 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 NM02 KCA registered?

NM02 KCA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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