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YK52 KGX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

87,805 mi
Last recorded87,805 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 87,805 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front and rear upper and lower arms corroded

Front subframe corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2018 82,070 miles

All suspension arms corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2018 82,070 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All suspension arms corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 4 May 2017 79,709 miles

both outer sills in poor condition

surface corrosion on all suspension components

Fail 4 May 2017 79,709 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both outer sills in poor condition

surface corrosion on all suspension components

Pass 27 Apr 2016 74,812 miles

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

Nearside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear outer sill slight corrosion

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

engine warning light on (knock sensor)

Pass 19 May 2015 74,186 miles

parts of exhaust slightly deteriorated

various parts of vehicle has slight corrosion

Fail 30 Apr 2014 73,064 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 73,064 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 70,563 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 70,563 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 64,358 miles

advise all brake pipes greased

advise rear lower outer sills o/side plus n/side corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2012 64,307 miles

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

advise all brake pipes greased

advise rear lower outer sills o/side plus n/side corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2011 55,125 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 53,459 miles

rear brake discs corroded

sills slightly corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2010 53,459 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyre treads cracking

rear brake discs corroded

sills slightly corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2009 48,401 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2008 42,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 42,911 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 37,076 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 30,929 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 21,719 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 KGX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KGX, 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 KGX registered?

YK52 KGX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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