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EY02 CNF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

139,697 mi
Last recorded139,697 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY02 CNF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 139,697 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

baffles loose in exhaust rear box

Pass 2 Jun 2025 137,573 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres starting to crack+perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 136,072 miles

Front brake back plates deteriorated both.

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Small engine oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2024 136,072 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front brake back plates deteriorated both.

Long handbrake travel

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Small engine oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2023 134,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

eml light on

Fail 5 Jun 2023 134,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

eml light on

Pass 9 Oct 2021 133,822 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns and os rears inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 133,822 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted bolt appears cross threaded and not fully home (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns and os rears inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 132,005 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 132,005 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 128,165 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Under tray fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2018 123,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2018 123,250 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2017 117,727 miles

Front brake discs inner surfaces corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2017 117,727 miles

Front brake discs inner surfaces corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 110,813 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 106,181 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 106,180 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 100,509 miles

both front tyres starting to wear low (2/3mm)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 94,584 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 94,582 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 87,322 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 87,300 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 78,531 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 69,711 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 69,711 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 61,887 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 51,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 51,091 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 42,227 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 33,434 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 30,086 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 CNF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 CNF, 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 CNF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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