2002 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · H145 KVU
2002 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 144,064 miles. MOT expired on 19 Mar 2024.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,064 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H145 KVU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2023
- 144,064 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H145 KVU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mazda Mx-5 (H145 KVU) between March 2023 and March 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
H145 KVU Mileage History
- 20/03/2023144,064 mi
- 20/03/2023144,064 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (NB)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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