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EO02 ZMX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

100,853 mi
Last recorded100,853 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO02 ZMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 100,853 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 92,514 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 90,299 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 88,791 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 86,751 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 85,627 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 82,986 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 82,980 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2018 80,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on side walls

Offside Front tyre cracking on side walls

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking on side walls

Fail 17 Apr 2018 80,042 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on side walls

Offside Front tyre cracking on side walls

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking on side walls

Pass 3 Apr 2017 79,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on side walls

Offside Front tyre cracking on side walls

Offside Rear tyre cracking on side walls

Fail 31 Mar 2017 79,017 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on side walls

Offside Front tyre cracking on side walls

Offside Rear tyre cracking on side walls

Pass 1 Apr 2016 77,879 miles

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Fail 29 Jul 2014 77,329 miles

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

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

both rear brakes sticking slightly

long handbrake travel

Pass 29 Jul 2014 77,329 miles

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

both rear brakes sticking slightly

long handbrake travel

Pass 12 Jun 2013 68,257 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 60,449 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 60,202 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 59,163 miles

slight damage to inner sidewall of n/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2008 58,040 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 58,040 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 51,165 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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EO02 ZMX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EO02 ZMX, 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 EO02 ZMX registered?

EO02 ZMX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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The MOT history for EO02 ZMX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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