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EK02 SWW

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

108,223 mi
Last recorded108,223 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 SWW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 108,223 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 106,483 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 105,900 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 104,928 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 104,928 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working not working correctly (flashes) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed by corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 103,695 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 100,481 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 98,422 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 96,348 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 91,756 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 87,345 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 87,345 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 80,343 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 62,363 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 47,793 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 30,875 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 19,811 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 SWW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 SWW, 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 SWW registered?

EK02 SWW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2002.

Is EK02 SWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK02 SWW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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