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RF02 KFR

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,697 mi
Last recorded59,697 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 KFR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 59,697 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 59,541 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Stickers and dice (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Flashing (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Flashing (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 55,288 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 55,169 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 55,150 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 54,726 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 54,579 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 54,102 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 53,445 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 48,143 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 47,994 miles

Offside Rear Brake sticking slightly

Fail 9 Jan 2017 47,994 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake sticking slightly

Pass 22 Dec 2015 47,076 miles

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

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

Rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 12 Jan 2015 46,423 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to crack

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

o/s/f tyre starting to crack

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 23 Dec 2013 44,582 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 42,126 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 42,126 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 40,798 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 38,231 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 36,557 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 33,272 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 29,468 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 25,523 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 21,728 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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RF02 KFR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RF02 KFR, 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 RF02 KFR registered?

RF02 KFR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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