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EF02 HSA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

109,767 mi
Last recorded109,767 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 HSA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 109,767 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 108,481 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 107,785 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 106,870 miles

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 106,870 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 104,623 miles

N/S/R exhaust clamp deteriorated but exhaust still supported.

Nail in O/S/R tyre. 195/50/r15-82v

O/S/R tyre starting to deteriorate on outer side wall and tread. 195/50/r15-82v

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 101,444 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 98,816 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 95,419 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 95,419 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 88,148 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 88,148 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

front brake pads worn over 60%

rear brake pads worn over 60%

Pass 12 Apr 2012 81,883 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 65,326 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 51,034 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 40,440 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 33,365 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 26,866 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 20,739 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 HSA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HSA, 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 HSA registered?

EF02 HSA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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