MOT Status
ValidMileage
126,943 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
oil leak
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside and offside rear outer sills has slight corrosion
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
underside of vehicle corroded
Coil spring corroded both front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))
Coil spring corroded Both rear springs and n/s/f corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc inner faces corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall cracking/splitting 205/45/16 Avon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall cracking/splitting 205/45/16 Avon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear brake disc discolored slightly red
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear brake disc discolored slightly red
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner edge (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear sill corroded
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner edge (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear sill corroded
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner edge (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear sill corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner edge (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear sill corroded
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
both rear tyres pluso/s/f are worn on edges
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EK52 YED is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.
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 EK52 YED, 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 YED is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2002.
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