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EY02 SVO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

113,955 mi
Last recorded113,955 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 113,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear join corroded (6.1.2 (a))

OSR inner sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2026 113,955 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear join corroded (6.1.2 (a))

OSR inner sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 111,570 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 111,570 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2024 111,335 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 110,363 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 107,723 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 106,856 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

chassis and suspension parts corroded

Fail 12 May 2021 106,856 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

chassis and suspension parts corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2019 102,172 miles

chassis and suspension parts corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2019 102,172 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

chassis and suspension parts corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2018 101,707 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

engine management light on

front and rear brake discs corroded

general corrosion to subframes and suspension parts

Fail 25 Apr 2018 101,707 miles

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

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

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

engine management light on

front and rear brake discs corroded

general corrosion to subframes and suspension parts

Pass 2 Jul 2016 98,194 miles

General corrosion to suspension parts

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

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2015 87,616 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 77,490 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 77,490 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 69,972 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 69,849 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 68,676 miles

CORROSION STARTING SILLS.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.

Fail 14 Jun 2011 68,676 miles

CORROSION STARTING SILLS.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 62,239 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 55,967 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 49,595 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 40,368 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 34,572 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 SVO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 SVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY02 SVO registered?

EY02 SVO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 March 2002.

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