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EA02 VWE

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

129,694 mi
Last recorded129,694 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 VWE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 129,694 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 113,288 miles

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced bonnet (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened loose (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 113,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced bonnet (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened loose (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 95,565 miles

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

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 95,563 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 86,461 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 86,461 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 86,442 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 86,189 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 80,465 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 77,029 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 77,029 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust slightly touching rear axle

Pass 25 May 2019 69,895 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 63,188 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 56,233 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 47,819 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 41,380 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 34,686 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 30,205 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 25,298 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 25,298 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 19,339 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 13,574 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 11,221 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 8,901 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 6,840 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 VWE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VWE, 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 VWE registered?

EA02 VWE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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