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EX02 EZF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

71,144 mi
Last recorded71,144 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 EZF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 71,144 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 64,452 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 62,376 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 61,835 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear rollbar close to subframe

Pass 3 Feb 2020 61,167 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 60,457 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

nearside and offside cills corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2018 60,082 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear outer sills corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2017 59,655 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 58,895 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 May 2015 57,949 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 May 2015 57,949 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

off side front brake binding slightly

Pass 21 May 2014 56,445 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 May 2014 56,445 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 55,450 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 53,088 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 41,611 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 37,787 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 33,553 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 28,736 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 24,029 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 19,961 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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EX02 EZF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 EX02 EZF, 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 EX02 EZF registered?

EX02 EZF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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