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EK02 JKO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

121,988 mi
Last recorded121,988 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 121,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 121,986 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 120,319 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 120,316 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Lower belt mounting outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Lower belt mounting outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Brake warning light on.

Pass 1 Sep 2015 112,342 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all suspension bushes deteriorated but not allowing ingress of dirt or excessive play

eml light on

Pass 28 May 2014 97,209 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 97,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 87,642 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 87,642 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 84,319 miles

Engine management light on

Engine oil leak

Front number plate cracked

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 84,319 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Engine management light on

Engine oil leak

Front number plate cracked

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 79,872 miles

clutch releace bearing squeaking

Fail 14 Jun 2010 70,094 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

park brake travel high

Pass 14 Jun 2010 70,094 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

park brake travel high

Pass 12 Mar 2009 54,275 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 44,851 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 44,851 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 31,880 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 18,999 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 JKO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 JKO, 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 JKO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 April 2002.

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