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R315 KPG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,462 mi
Last recorded99,462 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR315 KPG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 99,462 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 99,360 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 98,787 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2018 97,268 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 16 May 2018 97,268 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 92,469 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 87,801 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 83,813 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 81,801 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 8 Jul 2011 74,280 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 74,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 61,289 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 55,531 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 49,689 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 40,945 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 34,773 miles

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

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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R315 KPG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R315 KPG, 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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R315 KPG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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