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EK02 FDZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

141,452 mi
Last recorded141,452 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 FDZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 141,452 miles

Car very low

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear exhaust fouling differential

Pass 15 Mar 2025 140,892 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 140,542 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 138,375 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 138,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 128,325 miles

damage to front bumper

Pass 26 Mar 2019 126,716 miles

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

all four tyres cracking

Pass 7 Apr 2018 124,951 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 123,319 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 122,370 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear outer sills excessively corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2016 122,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and nail in edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear outer sills excessively corroded

nail in edge of offside rear tyre *unrepairable*

Pass 11 Feb 2015 117,989 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

offside rear lower sill corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2015 117,986 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

offside rear lower sill corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2014 106,672 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre 185-60-14 worn on outer edge

rear exhaust box very rusty

Pass 20 Feb 2014 106,672 miles

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

n/s/f tyre 185-60-14 worn on outer edge

rear exhaust box very rusty

Pass 20 Feb 2013 105,283 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 105,281 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

alternator belt missing and alternator siezed

battery light on

Pass 6 Jan 2012 103,712 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2012 103,712 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 99,309 miles

front number plate discoloured

front tyres getting low on edges

wipers worn

Pass 20 Feb 2010 96,276 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 87,188 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 77,891 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 67,664 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 54,648 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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EK02 FDZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FDZ, 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 EK02 FDZ registered?

EK02 FDZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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