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S8 KCW

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

71,497 mi
Last recorded71,497 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 KCW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 71,497 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 May 2025 70,789 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 May 2024 70,387 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2024 70,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 69,874 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 68,920 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 68,392 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 68,135 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 67,540 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 66,841 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2015 65,648 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 64,725 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 63,391 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 62,905 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 62,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 60,609 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 58,158 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 54,941 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 52,351 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 45,473 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 35,398 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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S8 KCW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 S8 KCW, 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 S8 KCW registered?

S8 KCW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 February 2002.

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