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EK02 XDP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

117,845 mi
Last recorded117,845 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 117,845 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 117,844 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 117,153 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 116,391 miles

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2023 116,391 miles

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 113,419 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 108,859 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 105,804 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 98,766 miles

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

Nearside Front fog/driving lamp not working

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

various under body surface corrosion

Fail 14 May 2019 98,761 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front fog/driving lamp not working

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

various under body surface corrosion

Pass 18 May 2018 94,148 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 11 May 2018 94,148 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2017 92,485 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2016 88,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2015 84,344 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

high level brake light not working

Fail 4 Apr 2015 84,158 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

205 45 r 16 83 w

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

the front and rear brakes are slightly binding

the front number plate is damaged

the high level stop lamp is not working

the lower outer sills and the under side of the vehicle are corroded in many places

the osf lower arm is corroded

the power steering pipes at the bottom of the engine are corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2014 71,477 miles

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

corrosion to both sills but not excessive

Pass 22 Mar 2013 57,747 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 51,450 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 51,448 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 45,826 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 41,909 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 38,847 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 30,114 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 30,114 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 24,087 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 14,496 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 XDP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 XDP, 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 XDP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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