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VO52 KBU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

86,405 mi
Last recorded86,405 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 KBU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 86,405 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 84,908 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 78,890 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 72,894 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 68,235 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 64,857 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R sill s starting to corrode

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 57,670 miles

Nearside Rear sill starting to corrode

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside sill starting to corrode

Pass 17 Nov 2016 51,257 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 49,387 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

both rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 22 Sep 2014 47,233 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 45,194 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 43,398 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 41,742 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 39,209 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 35,988 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f wiper blade split

Fail 30 Sep 2009 35,988 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 23 Sep 2008 31,434 miles

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

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 24 Sep 2007 27,425 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 21,235 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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VO52 KBU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 VO52 KBU, 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 VO52 KBU registered?

VO52 KBU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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