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EA02 HZT

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,202 mi
Last recorded50,202 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 HZT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 50,202 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 43,015 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ANTI ROLL BAR MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ANTI ROLL BAR MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Pass 1 Jul 2024 36,118 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 35,813 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 35,311 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 34,545 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing chassis by anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing chassis by anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 33,941 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 33,299 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 33,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 32,549 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 31,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre by side wall

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to end arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 31,042 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 30,309 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 29,583 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 29 May 2014 29,583 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 May 2013 28,912 miles

both rear sills corroding

Pass 24 May 2012 27,712 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 26,487 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 26,487 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 25,015 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 23,320 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 21,757 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 19,850 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 17,756 miles

hand brake reserve could be inproved

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 HZT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HZT, 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 HZT registered?

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

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