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EY02 CNE

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

111,218 mi
Last recorded111,218 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY02 CNE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 111,218 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 94,706 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 108,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 107,446 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 107,446 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 106,176 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 103,345 miles

corrosion on ns inner arch/wing

corrosion on o/s front inner arch /wing

inner sill rusty nsr

Pass 20 May 2019 88,332 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under side corroding

Pass 11 May 2018 81,041 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion cill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all front suspension components corroded

rear subframe and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 26 May 2017 73,003 miles

exhaust system corroded

nearside front spring corroded

suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 13 May 2016 72,005 miles

general corrosion underside.

Fail 13 May 2016 72,005 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

general corrosion underside.

Pass 20 May 2015 71,352 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 71,351 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 70,979 miles

body sills,exhaust system and suspension components corroding generally.

Fail 30 May 2014 70,979 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

body sills,exhaust system and suspension components corroding generally.

Fail 19 May 2014 70,972 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

both outer sills corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2013 69,989 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 57,846 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 66,212 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 63,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Feb 2009 51,730 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 51,725 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 43,587 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 43,587 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 31,807 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2006 20,113 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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EY02 CNE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EY02 CNE, 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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EY02 CNE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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