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R697 KPF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1837cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR697 KPF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,837cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

all tyres are close to the legal limit

Pass 5 Aug 2017

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 1 Aug 2016

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear sills corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2015
Pass 4 Aug 2014

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2013

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

both front tyres starting to perish

both rear outer sills starting to corrode

corrision on front and rear wishbones and suspension units and exhaust

front and rear brake discs rusty

Pass 21 Apr 2012

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

corrosion on front discs

corrosion on osr outer sill

corrosion on rear coil springs

corrosion on rear discs

corrosion on under body,suspension units and exhaust system

front tyres sidewalls perishing

front tyres worn on edge

high hand brake travel

no mileage reading on odometer

requires 4 wheel alignment

Pass 7 Apr 2011

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake discs rusty

surface corrision started on rear outer sills

Fail 7 Apr 2011

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake discs rusty

surface corrision started on rear outer sills

Pass 9 Mar 2010 74,529 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 73,082 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2009 73,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2008 66,167 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front wipers torn

Pass 12 Mar 2008 66,167 miles

both front wipers torn

Fail 6 Mar 2007 56,075 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 56,075 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 45,969 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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R697 KPF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,837cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R697 KPF, 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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What year was R697 KPF registered?

R697 KPF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 January 2002.

Is R697 KPF safe to buy?

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