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EK02 HPZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

41,617 mi
Last recorded41,617 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 HPZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 41,617 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 40,654 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 40,017 miles

Central Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 39,276 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 38,443 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 38,262 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 38,262 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2019 37,810 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 36,622 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 35,512 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 34,327 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 32,685 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 31,778 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 29,608 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 27,421 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 23,275 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 21,750 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 20,066 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 19,267 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 18,399 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 17,283 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 17,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 HPZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HPZ, 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 HPZ registered?

EK02 HPZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 June 2002.

Is EK02 HPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK02 HPZ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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