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EF02 HSO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,867 mi
Last recorded59,867 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 HSO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2020 59,867 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2020 59,687 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 51,489 miles

PLAY IN SUSPENSION

Pass 14 Jun 2017 50,877 miles

all tyres worn low

both number plates poor

play in suspension

suspension rubbers poor

suspension rusty / poor

wipers poor

Pass 4 Jun 2016 46,385 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 41,710 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2014 39,886 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Fail 13 May 2014 39,886 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 14 May 2013 36,781 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 34,449 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2012 34,449 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 16 May 2011 31,697 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 31,697 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 28,874 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2010 28,871 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 May 2009 25,435 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 21,450 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 21,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 18,017 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2006 15,391 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 HSO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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