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EG02 NWZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

49,961 mi
Last recorded49,961 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG02 NWZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 49,961 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and raer (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 49,031 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 49,031 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 48,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2015 48,180 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 47,480 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 47,479 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 43,472 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

rear outer sills coroded

Pass 17 May 2012 41,077 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

rear of outer sills some corosion

Pass 14 Apr 2011 38,176 miles

o/s/f tyre borderline pass inner section

rear outer sills some corosion

Pass 13 May 2010 34,747 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 31,842 miles

n/s/f sidewall damage not down too cords

n/s/r down to 2.0mm on inside

o/s/f tyre down to 2.0mm inside

Pass 22 Sep 2008 29,981 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 28,588 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 24,399 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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EG02 NWZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EG02 NWZ, 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 EG02 NWZ registered?

EG02 NWZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 July 2002.

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