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RF02 KFY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

143,442 mi
Last recorded143,442 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 143,442 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drivers side floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both front wings corroded at sill fixings

Pass 12 Nov 2024 140,152 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 137,049 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 134,487 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 134,025 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 132,746 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 130,858 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 129,024 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin binding very slightly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 127,301 miles

outer sills thin

Pass 4 Oct 2016 123,994 miles

both outer sills corroded at rear.

Fail 27 Sep 2016 123,984 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper/hose (3.6.A.1)

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

both outer sills corroded at rear.

Pass 29 May 2015 120,248 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2015 120,248 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 May 2014 115,141 miles

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

slight corrosion on o/s front disc.

Pass 28 May 2013 105,682 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2013 105,682 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 97,158 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 97,052 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2011 89,979 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 83,733 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 75,060 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 67,169 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 53,438 miles

osf tyre bloid on inside eage no cord showing

Pass 20 May 2006 35,403 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 27,413 miles

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

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

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 KFY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 KFY, 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 KFY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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