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WK02 NKO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,219 mi
Last recorded89,219 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK02 NKO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 89,219 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear subframes and suspension components corroding

Fail 17 Sep 2019 89,212 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear subframes and suspension components corroding

Pass 14 Sep 2018 89,101 miles

suspension components corroding

tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 12 Sep 2018 89,095 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

tyre sidewalls perished

suspension components corroding

Pass 19 Sep 2017 88,815 miles

Nearside headlamp requires polishing

tyre sidewalls cracked (cords not exposed)

underside and suspension components corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2017 88,806 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside headlamp requires polishing

underside and suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2016 88,663 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

offside & nearside front suspension components corroding

offside & nearside rear suspension components corroding

Fail 8 Jul 2016 88,658 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

offside & nearside front suspension components corroding

offside & nearside rear suspension components corroding

Pass 2 Jul 2015 88,399 miles

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

front suspension components corroding

rear brakes slightly binding

rear suspension components corroding

Fail 19 Jun 2015 88,399 miles

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

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

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

front suspension components corroding

rear brakes slightly binding

rear suspension components corroding

Pass 21 Jun 2014 86,534 miles

front pads and discs worn and coroded

rear exhaust flange very coroded

Pass 24 Jun 2013 80,833 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 75,887 miles

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn

Pass 16 Jun 2011 71,607 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 67,379 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 62,310 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 56,170 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 51,987 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 49,019 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 49,019 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 39,802 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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WK02 NKO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WK02 NKO, 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 WK02 NKO registered?

WK02 NKO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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