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EN02 HKG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,947 mi
Last recorded107,947 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN02 HKG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2021 107,947 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 103,069 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2020 103,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 98,026 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Fail 2 May 2019 98,026 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 1 May 2018 97,565 miles

HANDBRAKE VERY HIGH IN OPERATION

coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 97,564 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

BATTERY LIGHT ON DURING TEST

HANDBRAKE VERY HIGH IN OPERATION

coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 95,834 miles

Rear tyre walls cracking.

Pass 4 Mar 2016 94,941 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall cracking

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 94,249 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 90,535 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 90,506 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 84,878 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 84,878 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2011 76,121 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 73,810 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 61,901 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 45,247 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 33,342 miles

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

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

offside front wiper blade torn at edge

Pass 27 Jun 2007 29,347 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 24,544 miles

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

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

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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EN02 HKG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EN02 HKG, 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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EN02 HKG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 June 2002.

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