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VA02 KGY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

61,830 mi
Last recorded61,830 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 KGY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 61,830 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking/Perishing. Tyre Also Slightly Cracking/Perishing. Date Coded '0708' (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking/Perishing. Tyre Also Slightly Cracking/Perishing. Date Coded '0708' (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking/Perishing. Tyre Also Slightly Cracking/Perishing. Date Coded '0708' (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 60,216 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 59,248 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 58,037 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 56,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 13 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 13 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 13 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 55,393 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 53,803 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 52,164 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 50,889 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 49,461 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 47,722 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 45,967 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 43,918 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 42,165 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 40,267 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 38,331 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 36,828 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 35,912 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 35,912 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 30,730 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 24,343 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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VA02 KGY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 VA02 KGY, 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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VA02 KGY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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