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EK51 JHO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

129,892 mi
Last recorded129,892 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 JHO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 129,892 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension and rear chassis rusting

Fail 17 Feb 2022 129,878 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 125,503 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 125,443 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 121,347 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 121,099 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 113,027 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 106,052 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 106,052 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 97,855 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 89,815 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 89,815 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 81,764 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 81,764 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 73,596 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 73,539 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 67,492 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 65,803 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 63,443 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 59,922 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 53,951 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 45,715 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 33,979 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 28,215 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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EK51 JHO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EK51 JHO, 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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EK51 JHO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 January 2002.

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