MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,273 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front sill lightly corroded
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear hand brake cable/calliper arm seized
Offside Rear inner arch lightly corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
fuel cap seal perished
hand brake has excessive travel
surface corrosion under body
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front sill lightly corroded
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear hand brake cable/calliper arm seized
Offside Rear inner arch lightly corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
fuel cap seal perished
hand brake has excessive travel
surface corrosion under body
All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
front brakes and rear brake discs corroded and worn
rear number plate water marked
slight hand brake travel
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm bushes perrished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm bushes perrished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm bushes perrished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm bushes perrished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
fuel cap seal perished
park brake needs adjusting
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
front and rear suspension becoming corroded
offside and nearside sill showing signs of corrosion
rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis above anti roll bar mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis above anti roll bar mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
front and rear suspension becoming corroded
offside and nearside sill showing signs of corrosion
rear brake discs corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
management light on
Corrosion present on n/s/r sill & arch, but not yet causing an issue with body strength.
Corrosion present on o/s/r sill & arch, but not yet causing an issue with body strength.
O/s/f brake pads starting to stick in pad housing slightly.
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
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YK52 KGE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 KGE, 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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YK52 KGE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 2002.
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