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EF02 HSK

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,552 mi
Last recorded117,552 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 HSK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 117,552 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sills corroded

parking brake lever high

underbody corrosion

Fail 5 Mar 2026 117,500 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength multiple places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge legal limit 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread left worn inner edge 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sills corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2025 101,993 miles

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

underside rusted

Fail 3 Mar 2025 101,991 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

underside rusted

Pass 8 Jan 2024 97,175 miles

Front undertray clips missing

underside rusted

Fail 8 Jan 2024 97,175 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front undertray clips missing

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

underside rusted

Pass 6 Jan 2023 94,289 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2021 93,959 miles

Coil spring corroded both front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (c))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2021 93,704 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s & n/s lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 92,898 miles

Front Coil spring corroded & rear , both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion on all front & rear suspension components

Pass 22 Jun 2018 92,298 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 90,391 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

surface corrosion on all front & rear suspension components

Fail 17 May 2017 90,220 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front inner wheel arch areas corroded

Front tyres under-inflated

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

coil spring corroded All 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2016 85,418 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 80,139 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 73,789 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 73,789 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 63,922 miles

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated by fixing joints

Pass 28 May 2012 53,911 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 50,109 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 44,930 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 42,195 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 40,892 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 34,572 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 28,797 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 HSK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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