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EA02 HZK

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,686 mi
Last recorded104,686 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 HZK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 104,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 104,686 miles

Front Position lamp not working BOTH (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 104,659 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 84,923 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive half shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 78,735 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 78,727 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 78,720 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 68,468 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 68,251 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 68,251 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 67,635 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 67,631 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 66,305 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 65,468 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 65,462 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 65,013 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 64,333 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 64,291 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 63,710 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both sills heavily corroded at rear but do not effect steerng or handling

Fail 20 May 2015 63,709 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both sills heavily corroded at rear but do not effect steerng or handling

Pass 1 May 2014 63,499 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

both rear tyres perished and cracking

offside front tyre perished and cracking

Fail 18 Apr 2014 63,498 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

both rear tyres perished and cracking

offside front tyre perished and cracking

Pass 12 Jan 2013 62,589 miles

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

air bag light on.

Fail 7 Jan 2013 62,586 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

air bag light on.

Pass 17 Jan 2012 54,121 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 54,121 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 50,032 miles

front and rear discs rusted to limits inner faces.

n/s outer sill weak.

Pass 16 Nov 2009 45,941 miles

front discs in poor condition on the inside edges.

Pass 17 Nov 2008 42,535 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 39,281 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 11 Dec 2006 36,060 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 29,834 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 27,900 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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EA02 HZK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EA02 HZK, 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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EA02 HZK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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