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NV02 KPA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

133,723 mi
Last recorded133,723 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV02 KPA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 133,723 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 133,723 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 128,484 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 128,484 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 120,007 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' <10mm (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 120,007 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' <10mm (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 114,525 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 111,895 miles

Exhaust joints corroded

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

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

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall perished

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 111,895 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust joints corroded

Nearside & Offside rear outer sills corroded

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

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

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall perished

Nearside wing mirror loose

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 111,547 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 110,358 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 106,262 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 106,261 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 96,261 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 96,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 88,698 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 77,119 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 70,541 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

advise slight deteriation of n/s and o/s rear tyre tread

Fail 29 May 2007 70,535 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

advise deteriation and cracking appearing on n/s and o/s rear tyre tread

Pass 8 Jun 2006 62,227 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 KPA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KPA, 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 KPA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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