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EA02 HZU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,195 mi
Last recorded107,195 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 HZU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 19 Feb 2026 107,195 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 106,719 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 105,813 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 105,263 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 103,128 miles

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

VARIOUS UNDERBODY CORROSION

Pass 2 Dec 2019 102,022 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 100,501 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 98,125 miles

Both front chassis members starting to show corrosion at anti roll bar mounting areas

Rear brake discs deteriorating, pads wearing thin, advise discs replaced at next pad change

Pass 22 Nov 2016 96,057 miles

Rear brake discs show rusting and pads wearing thin, replacement needed soon

Slight corrossion starting to show at front of o/s chassis member, may require weld repair next test

Pass 3 Dec 2015 95,121 miles

Both rear brake discs show some rusting

Pass 5 Dec 2014 94,380 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS BADLY CORRODED

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 93,775 miles

ADDED 2 lts OF ENGINE OIL TO CARRY TEST

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS BADLY CORRODED

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 92,734 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 92,678 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake travel high

Pass 10 Nov 2010 92,477 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear brake discs are scored

parking brake offside showing lower peformance than the nearside

Pass 9 Nov 2009 90,685 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 89,120 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 79,794 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 68,348 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 57,029 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 HZU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HZU, 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 HZU registered?

EA02 HZU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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