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WK02 RKH

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

50,738 mi
Last recorded50,738 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK02 RKH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 50,738 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 50,738 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join to rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rotted out and insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

very rusty underneath

Pass 26 Apr 2017 48,793 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both nsf and osf (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear slight bind

Fail 26 Apr 2017 48,790 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nsr brake slight bind (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both nsf and osf (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 45,015 miles

Front both brake back plates largely corroded away

Front subframe, suspension arms, road springs have slight corrosion

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged outer bead rim in one place (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel "snug" to turn but not showing up as binding on rolling road

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear subframe, anti roll bar, suspension arms and road springs have slight corrosion

Pass 2 May 2015 40,379 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Apr 2014 38,351 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 35,335 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front and rear suspension componants corroding

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroding

Pass 5 Jul 2012 30,356 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 30,356 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

handbrake travel high

Pass 14 Jul 2011 25,182 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 20,321 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake discs pitted

offside rear brake disc pitted

Fail 15 Jul 2009 15,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exaust system corroded

front and rear suspension componants corroding

Pass 15 Jul 2009 15,723 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

exaust system corroded

front and rear suspension componants corroding

Pass 16 Jul 2008 11,911 miles

rear number plate starting to seperate

underside of vehicle corrosion taking place

Fail 16 Jul 2008 11,911 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear number plate starting to seperate

underside of vehicle corrosion taking place

x4 tyres cracked in inner and outer treads

Pass 2 Jul 2007 11,004 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all 4 tyres are parishing [cracks in side wall and tread area]

Pass 16 Jun 2006 9,729 miles

Tyres cracking between tread

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 RKH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 RKH, 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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WK02 RKH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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