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EY02 CNK

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

84,831 mi
Last recorded84,831 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 84,831 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipe at NS rear section which joins to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front NSF Brake flexi hose secured by cable tie

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Cracked boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2026 84,821 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Side light dim (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipe at NS rear section which joins to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust leaking gases, poor repair (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front NSF Brake flexi hose secured by cable tie

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Cracked boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2026 84,816 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

FRONT & REAR PADS ON LIMIT 1.6MM

N/S/F & O/S/F COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Nearside Front N/S/F FLEXI SECURED WITH ZIP TIE

Nearside Rear N/S/R BRAKE PIPE TO FLEXI CORRODED

Offside Rear O/S/R COIL SPRING CORRODED

Rear REAR EXHAUST LEAKING , POOR REPAIR

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Fail 10 Jun 2026 84,790 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front area of chassis leg, anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipe at NS rear section, joins to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak at rear silencer join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 79,985 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 78,438 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 78,438 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 May 2023 77,386 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 77,386 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 76,545 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 75,484 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 75,199 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 74,425 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 73,732 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 73,732 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 May 2017 72,330 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 71,069 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 69,580 miles

small crack o/s bottom screen

wiper blade splitting on ends

Pass 29 Apr 2014 68,049 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 64,449 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 61,869 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 59,773 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 56,741 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 56,740 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 55,171 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 55,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 53,302 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 48,935 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 48,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 42,236 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 35,125 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 CNK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 CNK, 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 CNK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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