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K205 YRN

2002 Mazda MX5

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

196,303 mi
Last recorded196,303 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX5132,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK205 YRN
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 196,303 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 196,193 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 196,154 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 195,735 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 194,933 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 194,272 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 193,703 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 193,001 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 192,027 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 192,019 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 189,323 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 189,323 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 185,950 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 184,643 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 183,433 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 182,924 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 177,445 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2010 177,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2009 169,893 miles

both wiper blades slight tears

Pass 2 Nov 2007 149,765 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 123,646 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 123,646 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 98,955 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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K205 YRN is a 2002 Mazda MX5 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2002 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 132,236 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K205 YRN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Mazda MX5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K205 YRN registered?

K205 YRN is a 2002 Mazda MX5, first registered on 18 June 2002.

Is K205 YRN safe to buy?

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