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YK52 KGE

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,273 mi
Last recorded55,273 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK52 KGE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 55,273 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2022 55,247 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 54,808 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 54,381 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 54,196 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 54,182 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 53,972 miles

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))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 53,931 miles

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))

Pass 25 Aug 2016 53,334 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015
Fail 14 Apr 2015

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

management light on

Pass 7 Oct 2013 49,468 miles

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 47,607 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 44,589 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 39,419 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 33,980 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 29,045 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 22,994 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 15,079 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 10,635 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 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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