2002 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · KE02 KMK
2002 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2002. Recorded mileage 73,530 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/06/2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (11/06/2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,530 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1840cc
KE02 KMK Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/05/2018
- 73,530 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 20 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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KE02 KMK Mileage History
- 11/03/200625,782 mi
- 17/03/200729,403 mi+3,621 mi
- 01/04/200832,013 mi+2,610 mi
- 06/03/201039,815 mi+7,802 mi
- 03/03/201141,539 mi+1,724 mi
- 29/03/201245,829 mi+4,290 mi
- 29/03/201245,829 mi
- 03/06/201351,877 mi+6,048 mi
- 30/05/201457,562 mi+5,685 mi
- 05/06/201563,328 mi+5,766 mi
- 09/06/201667,314 mi+3,986 mi
- 19/05/201770,169 mi+2,855 mi
- 30/05/201873,530 mi+3,361 mi
Average of roughly 3,908 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
KE02 KMK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mazda Mx-5 (KE02 KMK) between March 2006 and May 2018.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 May 2018 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is lik”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is li”.
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