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EK02 EPP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,044 mi
Last recorded130,044 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 EPP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 130,044 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 115,669 miles

Centre Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front oil leak

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 115,559 miles

Centre Front Front position lamp(s) not working n/s side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion N/SR outer seal has corroded away (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Centre Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front oil leak

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 101,327 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 76,021 miles

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

centre stop light not working

Pass 11 Jan 2013 64,643 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 64,643 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 56,930 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear diff leaking

Pass 11 Jan 2011 48,824 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 35,833 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 33,619 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 29,983 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 23,629 miles

nearside rear tyre outer wall cut

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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EK02 EPP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EK02 EPP, 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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EK02 EPP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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