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NV02 KNS

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,576 mi
Last recorded63,576 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV02 KNS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 63,576 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2025 62,074 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 58,496 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes upper and lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 50,970 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 44,896 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 38,028 miles

Slight corrosion to suspension components

Fail 18 Jun 2021 38,028 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose Lock nut split (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlight bracket broken

Slight corrosion to suspension components

Pass 29 Jun 2020 28,049 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 28,049 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 27,820 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 25,604 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 25,573 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 May 2011 25,016 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 23,297 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 22,616 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 22,616 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 May 2008 21,877 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 21,239 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2007 21,239 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 17,526 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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NV02 KNS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NV02 KNS, 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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NV02 KNS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 May 2002.

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