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EG02 OED

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

55,780 mi
Last recorded55,780 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG02 OED
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 55,780 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear arches slightly corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear arches slightly corroded

general surface rust

Pass 23 Jul 2021 53,150 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2021 53,046 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 51,087 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 49,601 miles

corrosion under car various

suspension components corroding

Fail 26 Jun 2019 49,600 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion under car various

suspension components corroding

Pass 19 Jun 2018 44,278 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on shoulders.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 40,112 miles

Both rear outer sills are corroded.

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 37,374 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 35,232 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 33,320 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 31,376 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 29,475 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 28,573 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 25,993 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 24,841 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 22,164 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 19,969 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 17,852 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 OED is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EG02 OED, 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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EG02 OED is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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