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RF02 KFV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

60,212 mi
Last recorded60,212 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 KFV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 60,212 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 60,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 56,665 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 52,837 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 46,560 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2021 43,606 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 41,089 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 39,940 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2018 38,929 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 37,707 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres are starting to crack

rear number plate is deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2016 36,791 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 35,457 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2014 33,799 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear no plate deteriorated

Fail 7 May 2014 33,799 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2013 32,534 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 31,717 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 29,976 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 27,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2010 27,951 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 26,415 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 24,855 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 22,801 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 20,454 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 KFV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 KFV, 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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RF02 KFV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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