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ET02 EYC

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

152,168 mi
Last recorded152,168 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET02 EYC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 152,168 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2025 149,590 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 148,940 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2024 148,940 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2023 147,549 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 145,916 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 144,091 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2020 142,275 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2020 142,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp showing red light to the front both blue (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 131,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on the tread and edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on the tread and edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 118,724 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 118,716 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 105,814 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 92,808 miles

Boot space full.

Corrosion to ns + os sills.

Stone chip zone A.

Pass 10 Jun 2015 76,782 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 66,525 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 58,335 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 58,325 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 58,094 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 57,032 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 56,346 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 54,762 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 52,074 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 44,378 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 31 Aug 2007 44,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 38,472 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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ET02 EYC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 ET02 EYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET02 EYC registered?

ET02 EYC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 July 2002.

Is ET02 EYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET02 EYC shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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