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EO02 ZYX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

82,444 mi
Last recorded82,444 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO02 ZYX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 82,444 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 77,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust blow

Pass 6 Oct 2022 76,369 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 76,369 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 74,885 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 71,743 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 71,743 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2019 65,301 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 62,112 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 55,562 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 55,562 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking to rear pipe (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 48,204 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 48,204 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and pads (3.5.1i)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2015 44,296 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 40,326 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 37,103 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 33,697 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 29,749 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 28,560 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 27,224 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 27,224 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 May 2008 23,890 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 20,173 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 16,729 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 ZYX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 ZYX, 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 ZYX registered?

EO02 ZYX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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