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E4 ASB

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

69,503 mi
Last recorded69,503 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 ASB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 69,503 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly corroded joint flanges into rear exhaust box. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 62,959 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall and 2.9 mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 58,570 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded to / from steering rack. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 58,570 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded to / from steering rack. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 50,814 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 47,037 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 43,642 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 38,600 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 38,156 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 37,596 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 37,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) touching wheel (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 36,655 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2016 36,655 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 35,269 miles

front tyres starting to wear low

Pass 12 Apr 2014 33,753 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 32,215 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 30,652 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 29,101 miles

offside rear outer sill heavily corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2010 27,373 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 25,783 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 23,522 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 21,886 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 19,580 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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E4 ASB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 E4 ASB, 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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E4 ASB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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The MOT history for E4 ASB shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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