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E2 EBD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

57,614 mi
Last recorded57,614 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE2 EBD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 57,614 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 55,677 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills, under sills, chassis rails and inner flitches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 55,673 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills, under sills, chassis rails and inner flitches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 52,248 miles

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

all suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2023 51,799 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 51,272 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 51,264 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corrodded in last clip on offside rear floor (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 48,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split and perished 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 48,892 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split and perished 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 45,143 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 45,134 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 44,002 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 42,482 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 40,382 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 38,471 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 36,439 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 36,439 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 33,979 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 33,937 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2011 31,485 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 29,157 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 26,931 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 24,401 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 20,651 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 16,885 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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E2 EBD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 E2 EBD, 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 E2 EBD registered?

E2 EBD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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The MOT history for E2 EBD shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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