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WR02 KTF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

82,603 mi
Last recorded82,603 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR02 KTF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2026 82,603 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 81,941 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 81,921 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 81,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill rusty (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill rusty (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 80,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 79,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 78,521 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 78,483 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 77,169 miles

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 Oct 2019 77,150 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2018 75,083 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 72,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

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

Offside Rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach inner cords

Fail 9 Oct 2017 72,239 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

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

Offside Rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach inner cords

Pass 29 Sep 2016 69,452 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 67,049 miles

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

exhaust system getting rusty

Pass 9 Oct 2014 64,085 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 60,056 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 60,056 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 53,256 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2011 47,111 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 24 Sep 2011 47,111 miles

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

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

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 23 Sep 2010 42,112 miles

Nail in nearside front 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)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 37,309 miles

front and rear brake pads worn

Pass 18 Sep 2008 30,138 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 30,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 26,168 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 20,753 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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WR02 KTF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 WR02 KTF, 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 WR02 KTF registered?

WR02 KTF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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The MOT history for WR02 KTF shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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