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NY02 KJX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,634 mi
Last recorded82,634 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY02 KJX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 82,634 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 82,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 79,700 miles

Both rear sills corroded.

Pass 16 Jul 2014 78,560 miles

Corrosion on sills, sub frames and suspension arms.

Pass 29 Jul 2013 71,479 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 56,848 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 56,841 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 43,906 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 43,211 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

corrosion to various components under vehicle

Fail 16 Jul 2011 42,908 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 32,992 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 29,121 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 29,121 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 25,008 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 25,008 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 22,409 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 18,087 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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NY02 KJX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NY02 KJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NY02 KJX registered?

NY02 KJX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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The MOT history for NY02 KJX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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