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EK02 UVJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,562 mi
Last recorded89,562 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 UVJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 89,562 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 84,792 miles

All suspension components have surface rust

Fail 7 May 2025 84,669 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

All front and rear suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 82,967 miles

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

O/S/R AND N/S/R DOOR SILLS CORRODED

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 81,954 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 81,095 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 80,004 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2021 79,992 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 78,712 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 77,208 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 75,049 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 75,039 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 73,568 miles

Body has slight corrosion off side rear outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 72,111 miles

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

off side rear door sill has slight corrosion

Fail 10 Mar 2016 72,111 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side rear door sill has slight corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2015 70,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system rusty

Fail 19 Mar 2015 70,240 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 64,459 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front wheel rim slightly damaged

offside door sill starting to corrode

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 12 Mar 2014 64,459 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front wheel rim slightly damaged

offside door sill starting to corrode

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 26 Mar 2013 58,359 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside front wheel rim slightly damaged

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Mar 2012 53,020 miles

rear brake pads getting low

front brakes slightly out of balance

nearside front wheel rim slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre getting low

offside front brake binding and inner pad getting low

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Mar 2011 48,143 miles

nearside front wheel rim slightly damaged

nearside wiper blade detriorated close to limit

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Mar 2010 43,591 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 38,905 miles

centre stop lamp not working

front and rear suspension components starting to corrode

front brakes binding slightly and slightly out of balance

slight damage to nearside front wheel rim

Fail 13 Mar 2009 38,905 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre stop lamp not working

front and rear suspension components starting to corrode

front brakes binding slightly and slightly out of balance

offside front tyre perished, wearing on inner edge and on 1.6mm limit(replace)

slight damage to nearside front wheel rim

Pass 1 Apr 2008 34,043 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges,slightly damaged and getting low

nearside front wheel rim slightly damaged

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 9 Mar 2007 30,592 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge and slightly damaged on outer wall

Pass 20 Mar 2006 25,257 miles

Both rear tyres @ 3mm.

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 UVJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UVJ, 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 UVJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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