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R38 KPG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1837cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,750 mi
Last recorded140,750 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR38 KPG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,837cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 140,750 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills and wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 139,475 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight corrosion to underside

underside floor support rails damaged

Fail 8 Jun 2018 139,459 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight corrosion to underside

underside floor support rails damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2016 131,533 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 130,309 miles

brake pedal rubber worn splitting

handbrake effort low n/s

Pass 29 Oct 2014 126,896 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 123,658 miles

corrosion noted to rear brake discs

surface corrosion noted to suspension parts

Pass 24 Jul 2012 122,920 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 122,366 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 121,613 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 120,180 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 120,178 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 117,892 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 2 Jan 2009 117,890 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

some corrosion noted to rear brake pipe slight judder noted to front brake discs

Pass 2 Jan 2008 115,490 miles

fog and 1 No plate lights slightly dim some corrosion notewd to main front to rear steel brake pipe

Pass 23 Feb 2007 112,367 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 112,367 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 110,081 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 110,081 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R38 KPG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,837cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R38 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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R38 KPG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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