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EO02 ZNK

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

68,251 mi
Last recorded68,251 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 68,251 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 68,092 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 67,960 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 67,939 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 67,555 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 67,124 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 67,014 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 67,012 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel system component leaking At fuel tank area. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 65,805 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2011 62,566 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 62,539 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 59,773 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 50,809 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 ZNK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ZNK, 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 ZNK registered?

EO02 ZNK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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