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EO02 ZMZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

73,974 mi
Last recorded73,974 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO02 ZMZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 73,974 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 73,973 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 70,444 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

o/s/f and n/s/f lower wings rusty

Pass 27 Jul 2023 69,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

o/s/r inner sill rusty

Pass 11 Jul 2022 68,869 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 67,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 67,189 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 64,171 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 63,376 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 62,424 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 59,946 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 58,072 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 56,489 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 54,744 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 53,337 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 52,109 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 51,282 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 46,114 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 41,655 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 32,506 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 25,925 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 ZMZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 ZMZ, 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 ZMZ registered?

EO02 ZMZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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