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EK52 YEG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,609 mi
Last recorded69,609 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2020 69,609 miles

both rear tyres wearing in centre getting low

some corrosion starting to both rear outer sills

Fail 31 Mar 2020 69,609 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

both rear tyres wearing in centre getting low

some corrosion starting to both rear outer sills

Pass 4 Apr 2019 68,027 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 67,094 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Apr 2017 64,155 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Apr 2016 60,490 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nail in both rear tyres

Pass 11 Apr 2015 56,759 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f tyre very close to limit

Pass 5 Apr 2014 54,336 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 5 Apr 2013 41,777 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 3 Apr 2013 41,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 14 Apr 2012 32,633 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 28,098 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 24,632 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking on walls

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 25 Apr 2009 22,641 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 17,982 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 21 Oct 2006 15,166 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 YEG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YEG, 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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What year was EK52 YEG registered?

EK52 YEG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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