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EK02 HPP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

67,541 mi
Last recorded67,541 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2022 67,541 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake grabbing severely both (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill--inner/outer/floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill--inner/outer/floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side L 78kgf R 36kgf (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired collapsed (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

steel undertray corroded/rotted/falling off

Pass 21 Oct 2021 65,085 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 65,084 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side L 78kgf R 78kgf (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.3mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9m (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 62,765 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 62,765 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2019 58,493 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 58,493 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement does not move (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement at caliper does not move (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both at o/s/r tee piece (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 54,459 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s to o/s main (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 54,452 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated not checked.. brake binding (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill hole (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort poor performance (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s to o/s main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high above zero line (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn. 50% of n/s/f brake pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 51,086 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flex to o/s/r flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 51,086 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flex to o/s/r flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 47,213 miles

slight imbalance at front brakes

Pass 21 Apr 2015 46,484 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s and front tyre sidewalls perished but no cords showing

Pass 8 Apr 2014 44,420 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 42,159 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 41,224 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 38,003 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 33,201 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 33,201 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 29,076 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 22,158 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 19,703 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 17,214 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 HPP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 EK02 HPP, 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 HPP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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