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EY02 EHK

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

136,227 mi
Last recorded136,227 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY02 EHK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 136,227 miles

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 131,655 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 131,051 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 126,241 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material signs of corrosion n/s/r pipeto flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion on outer sill jack point to wheel arch area not holed. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion on outer sill jack point to wheel arch area not holed. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 126,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking to cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material signs of corrosion n/s/r pipeto flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion on outer sill jack point to wheel arch area not holed. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion on outer sill jack point to wheel arch area not holed. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 118,244 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 106,173 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 87,702 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 72,328 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 60,671 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 45,841 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 42,510 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 39,969 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 35,952 miles

Nearside rear wheel is bent

Nearside rear wheel is slightly bent.

Fail 9 Feb 2011 35,946 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front wheel is bent.

Rear brake discs are rusty, pitted and tramlined.

Pass 2 Feb 2010 31,678 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 31,673 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 28,663 miles

offside front washer jet partially blocked

Pass 31 Jan 2008 25,548 miles

Inner faces of front brake discs have some corrosion.

Inner rim of offside wheel is slightly bent.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre is worn badly on outer edge.

Nearside rear tyre has small cut in tread.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside front tyre has small cut in tread.

Offside front tyre is worn more on both edges.

Fail 30 Jan 2008 25,548 miles

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

Inner faces of front brake discs have some corrosion.

Inner rim of offside wheel is slightly bent.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre is worn badly on outer edge.

Nearside rear tyre has small cut in tread.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside front tyre has small cut in tread.

Offside front tyre is worn more on both edges.

Pass 19 Jan 2007 21,054 miles

Inner faces of front brake discs have some corrosion.

Pass 24 Jan 2006 16,104 miles

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

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 EHK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EY02 EHK, 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 EHK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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