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EK02 SWX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

68,122 mi
Last recorded68,122 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 SWX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 68,122 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill panel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 67,114 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 67,112 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 66,047 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 66,045 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 65,491 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine has oil leaks

exhaust system corroded

front sub frame corroded

offside front brake disc back plate deteriorated

offside nearside front inner wings corroded

rear sub frame and suspension arms corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2018 65,489 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine has oil leaks

exhaust system corroded

front sub frame corroded

offside front brake disc back plate deteriorated

offside nearside front inner wings corroded

rear sub frame and suspension arms corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2017 65,281 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine has oil leaks

offside front brake binding

offside front brake disc back plate deteriated

offside nearside front inner wings corroded

offside nearside front lower suspension arms corroded

offside nearside rear lower suspension arms corroded

offside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2016 63,539 miles

both front suspension arms corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

engine has oil leaks

offside front inner wing corroded

offside nearside front inner wing brake pipes corroded

rear sub frame and suspension arms corroded

slight corrosion on exhaust system

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2016 63,535 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front suspension arms corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

engine has oil leaks

offside front inner wing corroded

offside nearside front inner wing brake pipes corroded

rear brake discs corroded and worn

rear sub frame and suspension arms corroded

slight corrosion on exhaust system

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2015 57,922 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 50,998 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 44,753 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 38,436 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 38,033 miles

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 13 Sep 2010 35,373 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 31,648 miles

corrosion too front discs

Pass 8 Sep 2008 27,962 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 23,683 miles

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)

Fail 3 Apr 2007 19,547 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 19,547 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 28 Feb 2006 17,022 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 SWX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SWX, 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 SWX registered?

EK02 SWX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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The MOT history for EK02 SWX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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