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X22 KWV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,572 mi
Last recorded20,572 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX22 KWV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 20,572 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 20,572 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 20,498 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 20,498 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 20,113 miles

bad surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 6 Oct 2022 20,095 miles

general corrosion under car

Pass 27 Sep 2021 19,921 miles

bad surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 21 Sep 2021 19,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

bad surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 23 Sep 2020 19,828 miles

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 24 Sep 2019 19,685 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 19,248 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 19,145 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 18,849 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 18,847 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 18,337 miles

general surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 24 Sep 2014 17,930 miles

surface corrosion on suspension and steering parts

Pass 11 Sep 2013 17,558 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 16,965 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 16,143 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 16,037 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 15,179 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 14,074 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 12,367 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 10,725 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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X22 KWV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,839cc 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 X22 KWV, 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 X22 KWV registered?

X22 KWV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is X22 KWV safe to buy?

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