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EF02 HCP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

45,206 mi
Last recorded45,206 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 HCP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 45,206 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 44,186 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 42,170 miles

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

corrosion through o/s outer skin on sill but not yet to fail criteria as double skinned

n/s chassis runner distorted but not yet affecting strength @ this time

whole under side including all pipes coated with wax oil

Pass 11 Jun 2021 41,362 miles

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

corrosion through o/s outer skin of sill only at this time so not yet to fail criteria

n/s chassis runner distorted but not affecting strength at this time

under side of vehicle including all brake pipes coated with wax oil

Pass 12 Sep 2019 40,503 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

corrosion starting o/s outer sill

n/s chassis runner distorted but not yet affecting strength

under side of vehicle including all pipes coated with wax oil

Pass 14 Sep 2018 38,052 miles

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

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

under side of vehicle including all brake and fuel pipes coated with wax oil

Fail 14 Sep 2018 38,052 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing @ limit would advise replacing for safety (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing @ limit advise replacing for safety (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

under side of vehicle including all brake and fuel pipes coated with wax oil

Pass 6 Sep 2017 35,615 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 33,142 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at (5.2.6)

belly pan fitted

n/s/f and both rear tyres starting to crack/deteriorate

o/s/f tyre starting to crack/deteriorate. close to limit advise replacing soon for safety

whole underside of vehicle including brake pipes and fuel pipes all coated with wax oil

Pass 28 Aug 2015 32,378 miles

Offside corrosion starting sill but not yet to excess

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

all tyres starting to perrish

both dips on max marks

underside of vehicle including brake pipes coated with wax oil

Pass 5 Sep 2014 30,392 miles

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

all tyres starting to crack/deteriorate

both dips on max marks

corrosion starting o/s sill but not yet to excess

underside of vehicle including all brake pipes coated with waxoil

Pass 6 Sep 2013 27,098 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion starting o/s sill but not yet to excess

surface rust starting under vehicle advise cleaning and waxoil

Pass 31 Aug 2012 25,405 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 24,249 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 22,833 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 21,598 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 18,041 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 14,837 miles

Nearside front tyre showing signs of abnormal wear.

Pass 4 Sep 2006 13,940 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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EF02 HCP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 EF02 HCP, 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 EF02 HCP registered?

EF02 HCP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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The MOT history for EF02 HCP shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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