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R984 KPF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,770 mi
Last recorded127,770 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR984 KPF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2021 127,770 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at rear of wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2020 119,207 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of vehicle excessively undersealed

Fail 8 Jul 2020 119,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of vehicle excessively undersealed

Pass 25 May 2018 118,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2018 118,475 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

grease over rear brake pipe

nearside front headlamp dipped beam slightly dull

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2017 117,289 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both at t piece unprotected ends (3.6.B.2c)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear suspension arms (2.4.G.1)

Fail 31 May 2017 117,289 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both at t piece unprotected ends (3.6.B.2c)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear suspension arms (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 May 2016 113,247 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced NSF AND OSF (1.7.5a)

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

sidesills and rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 17 May 2016 113,247 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NSF AND OSF CHASSIS LEGS AT FRONT OF TOP WISHBONES (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced NSF AND OSF (1.7.5a)

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

sidesills and rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 23 May 2015 109,520 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 105,570 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NSR SIDESILL STARTING TO CORRODE.

Pass 30 May 2013 102,001 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 98,781 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/R OUTER SILL AREA CORRODED.

Pass 25 May 2011 94,819 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 90,308 miles

OSR TYRE SIDE WALL PERISHED AND SPLITING

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

Pass 28 May 2009 85,415 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 79,279 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 71,258 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 64,210 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 63,128 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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R984 KPF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R984 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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R984 KPF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 February 2002.

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