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RF02 KFX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,304 mi
Last recorded96,304 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 96,304 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 96,304 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 94,438 miles

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 23 Jul 2024 92,613 miles

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 13 Jul 2023 91,610 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 90,024 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 87,687 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 85,234 miles

Park brake lever has little reserve travel

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 82,121 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 80,494 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 79,807 miles
Fail 22 May 2017

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 77,161 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 75,435 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 73,812 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 71,674 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 71,674 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 71,536 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 67,454 miles

both front disc inner edges have surface corrosion

Pass 20 May 2009 63,318 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 60,368 miles

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

exhaust rusty

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2007 56,742 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 46,450 miles
Pass 20 May 2005 37,323 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 KFX 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 KFX, 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 KFX registered?

RF02 KFX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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