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NV02 KOA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

129,249 mi
Last recorded129,249 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV02 KOA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 129,249 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 149,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 121,000 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 121,000 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 114,810 miles

rear tyres worn low on edges

Fail 18 Jul 2014 114,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres worn low on edges

Pass 8 Jul 2013 96,347 miles

Both rear outer sills have surface corrosion

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 79,304 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs corroded

n/s/r brake slight judder.

Fail 26 Jul 2012 79,304 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front tyres wearing uneven.

n/s/r brake slight judder.

wiper blades poor to clear screen.

Pass 11 Aug 2011 64,028 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking on outer edge

Fail 11 Aug 2011 64,028 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 2 Aug 2010 59,030 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 59,030 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 53,077 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 53,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 48,873 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 46,634 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 39,800 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 KOA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KOA, 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 NV02 KOA registered?

NV02 KOA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2002.

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