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T11 KDF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

93,166 mi
Last recorded93,166 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT11 KDF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 93,166 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2024 92,775 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 92,775 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 92,471 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 91,929 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2021 91,471 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 90,930 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

outer sills corroed .

underside including subframes and suspension has been undersealed i have checked for corrsion the best i can .

Pass 18 Jul 2019 90,254 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 88,702 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 Jul 2018 88,675 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 88,612 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 88,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 88,506 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 88,111 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 88,111 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 87,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 83,642 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 83,642 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 82,588 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 78,882 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 78,880 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 73,455 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

strong advice offside front brake binding slightly

strong advice offside rear brake caliper damp around handbrake linkage

Fail 26 Jun 2009 73,320 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

strong advice offside front brake binding slightly

strong advice offside rear brake caliper damp around handbrake linkage

strong advice tyres require blowing up

Pass 22 Apr 2008 66,411 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 61,952 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 53,412 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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T11 KDF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 T11 KDF, 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 T11 KDF registered?

T11 KDF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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