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VU02 XKV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,954 mi
Last recorded73,954 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 XKV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 73,954 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 72,783 miles

Age related corrosion on front and rear suspension

Pass 25 Mar 2023 71,571 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 70,804 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 69,537 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 69,537 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 69,807 miles

age related corrosion on front and rear suspension components.

Fail 3 Aug 2019 69,807 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

age related corrosion on front and rear suspension components.

Pass 4 Aug 2018 69,765 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 69,765 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 68,596 miles

Front and rear tyres on 3mm tread depth

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

Slight corrosion on offside and nearside rear brake pipes

Pass 30 Jul 2016 65,593 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 65,593 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 63,206 miles

offside and nearside rear outer sills and rear outer wheel arches showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 6 Aug 2014 61,489 miles

offside and nearside rear outer wheel archs showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 27 Jul 2013 59,777 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 57,806 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)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 55,009 miles

Offside and nearside front brake discs slightly corroded on inside edge.

Pass 30 Jul 2010 51,137 miles

cuts on n/s/f tyre side wall

slight corrosion on front inner brake discs

Pass 10 Aug 2009 49,237 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

small cut on n/s/r tyre side wall

small cuts on n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 22 Apr 2009 49,089 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 47,211 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing low but cannot see properly without dismantling

slight judder on front and rear brakes

Pass 23 Mar 2007 42,868 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 37,791 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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VU02 XKV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VU02 XKV, 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 VU02 XKV registered?

VU02 XKV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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