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WR02 KUF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

110,460 mi
Last recorded110,460 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR02 KUF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 110,460 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 108,281 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2024 106,386 miles

Nearside Rear sill inner corroded

Pass 15 May 2023 103,312 miles

Both front wings are corroded at base

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Ns front alloy wheel is damaged

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush worn close to edge of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 May 2023 103,282 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Both front wings are corroded at base

Engine management light is on

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Ns front alloy wheel is damaged

Ns front brake disc is discoloured

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush worn close to edge of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 102,783 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Ns front alloy wheel is damaged

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Under side of vehicle is corroded in places

Fail 28 Apr 2022 102,715 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill has corroded within 30 cm of seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Both front wings are corroded at base

Both outer sills are corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front and rear suspension arms are corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Ns front alloy wheel is damaged

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush has worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle is corroded in places

Pass 3 Jun 2021 101,940 miles

Both front ball joint boots are perishing

Both outer sills are corroded

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front and rear suspension arms are corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Ns front alloy is damaged

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2021 101,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anti Roll Bar mounting to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front ball joint boots are perishing

Both outer sills are corroded

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front and rear suspension arms are corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Ns front alloy is damaged

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Anti roll bar mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 100,063 miles

Front chassis legs are corroded near anti roll bar mounts

Rear suspension components are corroded

Pass 13 May 2019 97,490 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front chassis legs are corroded near anti roll bar mounts

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 94,245 miles

Both front chassis legs are slightly corroded near anti roll bar mountings

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

Pass 25 May 2017 90,607 miles

All coil springs are corroded in places

Fail 25 May 2017 90,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All coil springs are corroded in places

Pass 4 May 2016 86,419 miles

Both rear coil springs are corroded

Ns rear tyre outer sidewall is damaged and inner sidewall has a small lump

Fail 4 May 2016 86,419 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Both rear coil springs are corroded

Ns rear tyre outer sidewall is damaged and inner sidewall has a small lump

Os front wheel is tight to turn by hand - suspect caliper fault

Pass 26 May 2015 82,154 miles

All coil springs are very corroded

Fail 26 May 2015 82,154 miles

All coil springs are very corroded

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2014 77,565 miles

Rear coil springs are corroded

Fail 30 May 2014 77,565 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake check required [os caliper poor]

Rear coil springs are corroded

Pass 29 May 2013 71,626 miles

Brakes require checking

Os rear brake discs is becoming slightly discoloured

Rear coil springs are becoming corroded

Pass 29 May 2012 66,428 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 66,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear brake pads wearing low

rear no plate delaminateing

Pass 24 May 2011 61,369 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 56,818 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 49,887 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 42,214 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 35,704 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 25,537 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 KUF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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

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