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EK52 HRJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

123,516 mi
Last recorded123,516 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 HRJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2017 123,516 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front A post by windscreen slight corrosion

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

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

corrosion to os ns inner and outer sills

osf nsf chassis legs corroded

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 16 Jan 2016 120,296 miles

both rear outter sills corroded nearside close to excessive

Fail 16 Jan 2016 120,296 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear outter sills corroded nearside close to excessive

Pass 23 Jan 2015 116,405 miles

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

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

nearside rear sill corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2014 108,038 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

chips to windscreen

Fail 25 Jan 2014 107,925 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

chips to windscreen

Pass 24 Jan 2013 107,133 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on

Fail 10 Jan 2013 106,813 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 2 Feb 2012 98,314 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front antiroll bar linkages replaced with aftermarket rose joints - offside front rose joint bolts loose but fitted with nylon locking nuts

engine management light on

exhaust noisy

slight corrosion to nearside and offside inner and outer sills

Fail 30 Jan 2012 98,234 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front antiroll bar linkages replaced with aftermarket rose joints - offside front rose joint bolts loose but fitted with nylon locking nuts

engine management light on

exhaust noisy

slight corrosion to nearside and offside inner and outer sills

Pass 25 Jan 2011 85,268 miles

Oil leak

engine management light on

non standard rear exhaust fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2011 85,263 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

engine management light on

non standard rear exhaust fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2010 82,646 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

front and rear brake discs getting worn

Pass 3 Dec 2009 65,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Handbrake lever a little high

Fail 21 Nov 2009 64,899 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Handbrake lever a little high

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 51,225 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front no. plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2007 43,813 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 31,803 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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EK52 HRJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EK52 HRJ, 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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EK52 HRJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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