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YK52 KFR

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,104 mi
Last recorded63,104 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK52 KFR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 63,104 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 61,722 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 57,368 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 52,692 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 52,643 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1/ REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 27 Aug 2010 46,252 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 37,662 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 33,527 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 24,690 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 24,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

1/ FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW 2/ O/S/F + O/S/R TYRES STARTING TO CRACK AND NAIL IN O/S/R

Pass 24 Aug 2006 16,049 miles

1/SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/R TYRE INNER AND OUTER SIDEWALLS AND WORN ON EDGE 2/ SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/F TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL 3/ NAIL IN O/S/F TYRE 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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YK52 KFR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YK52 KFR, 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 YK52 KFR registered?

YK52 KFR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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