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T892 KCJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

109,221 mi
Last recorded109,221 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT892 KCJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 109,221 miles

slight corrosion offside inner sill (small hole) and slight corrosion nearside rear inner sill (small hole)

Pass 6 Jun 2019 102,960 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 102,839 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 96,193 miles

The rear exhaust flange is corroded but not leaking

Pass 20 Apr 2017 96,101 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 95,918 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 95,914 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 94,165 miles

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

body has slight corrosion

center brake light is inop

exhaust is corroded

n/s/f lower ball joint gaiter perished

n/s/f tyre is perished

rear number plate is perished

Fail 11 Mar 2015 94,145 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

body has slight corrosion

center brake light is inop

exhaust is corroded

n/s/f lower ball joint gaiter perished

n/s/f tyre is perished

rear number plate is perished

Pass 15 Mar 2014 90,835 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre sidewall weakened

Nearside Rear 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)

body has slight corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2013 88,059 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2013 88,059 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 85,681 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 82,737 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 81,188 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 81,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 78,630 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)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 68,593 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 68,593 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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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T892 KCJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 T892 KCJ, 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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T892 KCJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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