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VO52 KBV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,356 mi
Last recorded127,356 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 KBV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2020 127,356 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 28 Aug 2019 126,913 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 126,913 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 126,438 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 126,438 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 125,518 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 125,276 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 118,816 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 118,816 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 108,544 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 108,544 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 99,539 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 99,539 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 88,872 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 79,106 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 68,687 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 56,619 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 KBV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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