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OW02 KHY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

94,475 mi
Last recorded94,475 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW02 KHY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2019 94,475 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 92,939 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 49,038 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 48,149 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 48,149 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 46,397 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 43,202 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 39,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 32,762 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 26,311 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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OW02 KHY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OW02 KHY, 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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OW02 KHY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 August 2002.

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