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RF02 KFW

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,333 mi
Last recorded71,333 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 KFW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 71,333 miles

vehicle corrosion

Fail 9 Jun 2025 71,331 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

vehicle corrosion

Pass 29 May 2024 70,215 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 26 May 2023 68,799 miles

vehicle structure corrosion

Fail 25 May 2023 68,799 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

vehicle structure corrosion

Pass 31 May 2022 68,411 miles

vehicle corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2021 67,508 miles

o/s/f brake bind

vehicle structure corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2020 67,092 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2019 66,737 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 65,298 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 65,184 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + deteriorated 205-45-16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 64,276 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 63,634 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2014 62,636 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 62,636 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 57,282 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 52,895 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 49,411 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 46,182 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 46,182 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 43,677 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 40,311 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 32,126 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 27,749 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 23,878 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 KFW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KFW, 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 KFW registered?

RF02 KFW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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