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EF02 HSN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,546 mi
Last recorded123,546 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 HSN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 123,546 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 123,529 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 114,629 miles

eml light on

Fail 4 Aug 2017 114,629 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

eml light on

Pass 28 Jul 2016 105,822 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 99,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 91,385 miles

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

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

engine light is on on dashboard.

Pass 29 Jul 2013 81,148 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON ,ON DASHBOARD.

Pass 20 Aug 2012 72,606 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 64,848 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 64,098 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 55,367 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 46,355 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 46,296 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 32,327 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 19,300 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 14,831 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 HSN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HSN, 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 HSN registered?

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

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The MOT history for EF02 HSN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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