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RK02 LKE

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

140,343 mi
Last recorded140,343 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK02 LKE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 140,343 miles

Front chassis legs corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2023 139,290 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH ! Chassis rails Corroded on BOTH ! Outer sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4mm & Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 135,504 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 135,503 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 130,416 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 126,670 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 120,981 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 115,639 miles

Offside Front Inner wheel rim dented

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2017 109,256 miles

exhaust system very corroded at rear

Fail 10 Mar 2017 109,256 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust system very corroded at rear

Pass 29 Mar 2016 101,754 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 93,073 miles

rear of exhaust very corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2014 85,367 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 78,095 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 71,184 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 64,767 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 58,327 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 51,628 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 44,226 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 44,226 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 37,000 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)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2007 37,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 28,534 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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RK02 LKE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 RK02 LKE, 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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RK02 LKE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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