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WR02 KTN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

48,391 mi
Last recorded48,391 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR02 KTN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 48,391 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 47,817 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 46,986 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 46,273 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 45,479 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 43,490 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 42,053 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 38,977 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2017 34,791 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 33,071 miles

N/S/F &O/S/F TYRE TREAD CRACKED NO PLY OR CORDS VISIBLE.

Pass 11 Jun 2015 32,095 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 30,887 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres have deteriorated.

rear exhaust box has corroded at joint.

Pass 10 Jun 2013 30,103 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 29,305 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 16 Jun 2011 28,605 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 27,359 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 27,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 26,020 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 23,518 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 20,429 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 17,708 miles

both front brake discs slightly rusty

n/s/r top wishbone bushes slightly miss-aligned

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 KTN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KTN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WR02 KTN?

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What year was WR02 KTN registered?

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

Is WR02 KTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR02 KTN shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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