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RK02 LKN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,905 mi
Last recorded63,905 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK02 LKN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 63,905 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 63,761 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 63,582 miles

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

Nearside Front foot brake slow effort

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 63,360 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

front suspension components slightly corroded

nearside rear outer seal slightly corroded

offside rear outer seal slightly corroded

rear suspension components slightly corroded

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2018 62,796 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 62,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 61,486 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 61,433 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 60,330 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill correded (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 58,680 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 58,680 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 55,818 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 55,716 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 53,492 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2012 51,116 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 49,050 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 46,608 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 44,011 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 49,543 miles

offside rear wing corroded through

Pass 29 Apr 2008 40,982 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

osf tyre scrubing on inner eage

Fail 12 Apr 2008 49,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2007 45,712 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 45,712 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 42,067 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 LKN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RK02 LKN, 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 LKN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 May 2002.

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