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EA02 VVY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,156 mi
Last recorded99,156 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 VVY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 99,156 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 97,730 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 96,626 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 95,850 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge and perishing and cracking.

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre cracking in the tread.

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded.

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

Rear shock absorber lower bushes perished and splitting.

Rear suspension arm bushes perished and splitting.

crack in windscreen n/s.

power steering pipes very corroded.

Fail 6 Jul 2022 95,815 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge and perishing and cracking.

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre cracking in the tread.

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded.

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

Rear shock absorber lower bushes perished and splitting.

Rear suspension arm bushes perished and splitting.

crack in windscreen n/s.

power steering pipes very corroded.

Pass 9 Jul 2021 94,876 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill very corroded.

Offside Rear outer sill corroded.

Rear coil springs corroded.

crack in winscreen n/s.

Pass 6 Jul 2020 94,824 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

e,m light on

Fail 30 Sep 2019 94,806 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength on the chassis as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Lower both suspension arms corroded

Front Upper both suspension arms corroded

Front subframe corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on the chassis near suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Rear both lower suspension arms corroded

Rear both suspension upper arms corroded

Rear subframe corroded

power steering oil very low in reservoir almost empty

Pass 2 Oct 2018 94,098 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 92,727 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 91,917 miles

ALL RUBBER BUSHS ON SUSPENSION STARTING TO PERISH

ALLSUSPENSION COMPONENTS STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 16 Sep 2015 90,030 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 90,030 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 86,715 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 80,877 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 64,974 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 64,974 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2012 55,361 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 45,435 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 38,849 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 38,849 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 20,896 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Apr 2007 18,964 miles

Both front tyres worn to limits (185/60VR14)

Both rear tyres worn close to limits

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Plastic covers fitted underneath vehicle

Slight damage to N/S/R tyre sidewall

Pass 13 Apr 2007 18,964 miles

Both front tyres worn to limits (185/60VR14)

Both rear tyres worn close to limits

Plastic covers fitted underneath vehicle

Slight damage to N/S/R tyre sidewall

Pass 25 Apr 2006 15,960 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 15,960 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 VVY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VVY, 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 VVY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 May 2002.

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