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YK52 KFT

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,812 mi
Last recorded110,812 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 110,812 miles

surface rust under whole car' non structural'

Fail 3 Aug 2016 110,811 miles

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

surface rust under whole car' non structural'

Pass 13 Feb 2015 105,218 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 105,206 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 99,669 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 92,498 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 88,180 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 86,619 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 86,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 77,720 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to front & rear suspension components

front brake pads worn low

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 77,720 miles

corrosion to front & rear suspension components

front brake pads worn low

Pass 8 Apr 2009 64,128 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges close to limits

Pass 2 Apr 2008 52,141 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 52,141 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

door shuts are covered

exhaust system corroded

rear suspension springs are corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2007 40,983 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 35,795 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 35,795 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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YK52 KFT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YK52 KFT, 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 KFT registered?

YK52 KFT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 September 2002.

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