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EA02 HZP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

21,234 mi
Last recorded21,234 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 HZP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 21,234 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 20,813 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 20,091 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 18,993 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 18,416 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 18,374 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 18,274 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 17,852 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 17,590 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 15,925 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 15,591 miles

offside rear tyre inner edge low

Fail 14 Apr 2015 15,591 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre inner edge low

Pass 15 Apr 2014 15,077 miles

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

nsf tyre edge low

osf/osr tyres edge low

Pass 15 Apr 2013 14,705 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 14,039 miles

osr tyre edge low

Pass 4 Apr 2011 13,000 miles

os/ns rear tyres edge low

Pass 6 Apr 2010 11,473 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 10,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 10,346 miles

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 8,954 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 7,715 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 7,715 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 5,751 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 HZP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 EA02 HZP, 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 EA02 HZP registered?

EA02 HZP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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