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RF02 KFZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,838 mi
Last recorded142,838 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 KFZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 142,838 miles

1 exhaust mounting missing

All other suspension components corroded

Exhaust heat shields corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer body sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component supply pipes (2.3.3b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Various protective covers fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2017 142,838 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

1 exhaust mounting missing

All other suspension components corroded

Centre exhaust mounting broken

Exhaust heat shields corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre low on edges,cracks in treads (Stepped tyre)

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer body sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Treads cracking,devoid of tread on edges (stepped tyre) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Low on edges,cracks in tread (stepped tyre)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre devoid of tread on edges,cracks in tread,(stepped tyre)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component supply pipes (2.3.3b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Various protective covers fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2016 134,543 miles

Exhaust heat sheilds corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre getting low

Nearside Rear Wheel arch & sill corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Side light dim

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear no.plate poor

Suspension components corroded

Under body corrosion forming

Fail 8 Jul 2016 134,543 miles

Under body corrosion forming

Suspension components corroded

Exhaust heat sheilds corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre getting low

Nearside Rear Wheel arch & sill corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Side light dim

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear no.plate poor

Pass 8 Jul 2015 124,947 miles

All underside corrosion

Both rear outer sills surface corrosion

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2015 124,947 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

All underside corrosion

Both rear outer sills surface corrosion

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2014 113,299 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 102,074 miles

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

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

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

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

all general corrosion

exhaust tailbox deteriorated

Fail 17 Jun 2013 102,074 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all general corrosion

exhaust tailbox deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2012 92,425 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front and rear sub-frames and suspension components corroded

Front chassis corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 84,377 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 84,377 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 74,291 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake disc inner surfaces corroded

both front tyre treads wearing low on outer edges

Pass 22 May 2009 66,824 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front and rear brake pads worn to legal limit

front brake balanced requires attention

Pass 16 Jun 2008 58,001 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 47,748 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 38,109 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 KFZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KFZ, 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 KFZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 June 2002.

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